Kenmore ELITE 253.4475 Series Use & Care Manual page 23

Before You Call (continued)
CONCERN
Sound And Noise
Louder sound levels
whenever freezer iS
on,
Louder sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
I POTENTIAL CAUSE i COMMON SOLUTION
'Modern freezershave increased This is normal .When the surrounding noise level !s
storage capacity and more lOw. yoU might hear the c0mpressor runn!ng While it
Stable temperatures, They require
heavy duty compressors,
° Freezer operates at higher pres- ° This is normai. Sound wili
levei
01cJ: or disappear as
sures during the start of the ON freezer continues to run.
cycle.
Popping or cracking !. Metal partSUndergo expanSionand • Th!sisnormak SOund _ ill level off: 0 r disappear as
sound when compres" contraction, as in hot water pipes, freezer continues to rum
sot comes on. *This !s normal,
Bubbling or gurgling is Circulating throUghOut
sound, system, i
Vibrating or raffling
noise.
° Freezer is not level. It rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly.
° Floor is uneven or weak.
° Freezer is touching the wall.
" Level the freezer. Refer to "LEVELING" section.
* Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer
by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer.
° Re-level freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to
"LEVELING" in the "FIRST STEPS" section.
wafer / Moisture/Frost inside Freezer
Molsfure forms on ° Weather is hot and humid, which in- ° This is normal.
inside freezer walls, creases internal rate of frost buildup.
° Door is slightly open. ° See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
° Door is kept open too long. ° Open the door less often.
Odor In Freezer
Odors in freezer. * Interior needs to be cleaned. * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda. Replace air fllten
° Foods with strong odors are in ° Cover the food tightly.
the freezer.
DoOr Problems
Door wiff not close.
° Freezer is not level. It rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly.
° Floor is uneven or weal<.
° This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to "LEVELING" section.
° Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the
freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of
the freezer.
Light is not on. ° The light is burned out or LED
light is damaged.
° No electric current is reaching
the freezer.
° Control system has disabled
lights because one or both doors
were left open too long.
° Follow directions under "LED Lighting" section.
" See "Freezer does not run" in this Before You Call
table.
° Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.
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