Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear - Haier HF50CW20W Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Moisture forms on outside
of cabinet
Lid won't fully close by
itself
Slow starting time after
being off
Excessive frost buildup
Freezer external surface
temperature is warm
Louder sound levels
whenever freezer is on
Higher sound levels when
compressor comes on
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes
on
Bubbling or gurgling sound,
like boiling water
Moisture forms on inside
freezer walls
Odors in freezer
Normal Operating Characteristics
These things are normal and do not indicate a need for service.
• A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system
transfers heat from the inside to the outside through the
exterior cabinet walls.
• The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
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Possible Causes
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Lid may not be seating properly, causing
cold air from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from the outside.
Package holding lid open.
Built-in overload protection.
Lid left open.
Too frequent or too long lid openings.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
The external freezer walls can be as
much as 30°F (16.7° C) warmer than
room temperature.
Modern freezers have increased storage
capacity and more stable temperatures.
They require a high-efficiency
compressor.
Freezer operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is
circulating throughout the system.
Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost buildup.
Lid may not be seating properly.
Lid is kept open too long, or is opened
too frequently.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods with strong odors are in the
freezer.
What To Do
Wipe surface dry.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
Move package to a different location.
This is normal after being off.
Check to see if package is holding lid open.
Open the lid less often.
Wipe surface dry.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
This is normal. When the surrounding noise
level is low, you might hear the compressor
running while it cools the interior.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear
as freezer continues to run.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear
as freezer continues to run.
This is normal.
This is normal.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
Open the lid less often.
Clean interior with sponge, warm water and
baking soda.
Cover the food tightly.
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