Odor In Freezer - Kenmore 216902400 (0212) Use & Care Manual

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CAUSE
CORRECTION
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PROBLEM
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SOUND AND NOISE (Con_
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes on.
Bubbling or gurgling sound,
like water boiling.
Vibrating or rattling noise.
Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction,as in hot water
pipes.
Refrigerant (used to cool
freezer) is circulating
throughout the system.
Freezer is not level. It rockson
the floor when it is moved
slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rockson floor when it
is moved slightly.
Freezer is touchingthe wall.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
freezer continuesto run.
This is normal.
Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.
Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the
freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
freezer.
Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly.Refer to
"Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on inside
freezer walls.
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eather is hot and humid,
which increases internal rate of
frost build-up.
Door may not be seating
properly.
Door is kept open too long, or
is opened too frequently.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
OUTSIDE
FREEZER
Moisture forms on ouside of
• Door may not be seating
freezer,
properly,causingthe cold air
from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from outside.
ODOR IN FREEZER
This is normal.
See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
Open the door less often.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
Odors in freezer
DOOR PROBLEMS
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods with strong odorsare in
the freezer.
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lean interiorwith sponge, warm water, and baking
soda.
Cover the food tightly.
Door will not close.
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reezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved
slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rocks on floor when it
is moved slightly.
This conditioncan force the cabinet out of square and
misalignthe door. Refer to "Levering" in the First Steps
Section,
Level the floor by usingwood or metal shims under the
freezer or brace floorsupporting the freezer,
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on.
• Lightbulb is burned out.
No electdc current is reaching
the freezer.
AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER
NOT WORKING
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ollowdirectionsunder "Interior Light"in the Freezer
Features Section.
See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.
Automatic ice maker not
working. (some models)
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nsure the Wire Signal Arm is not in the UP position.
Ice maker should produce 4 to 5 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period.
_ Water supply is turned off.
Water pressure is too low.
The freezer is not cold enough,
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