Kenmore Freezer Use & Care Manual page 13

problem
Sound and Noise
Louder sound levels
whenever freezer is on.
Longer sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking
sound when compressor
comes on.
Bubbling or gurgling
sound, like water boiling.
Vibrating or rattling
noise.
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Freezer
Moisture forms on inside
freezer walls.
Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Freezer
Moisture forms on
outside of freezer.
Odor in Freezer
Odors in freezer.
Before You Call
Cause
• 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.
• Freezer 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.
• Freezer is touching the wall.
• Weather 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.
• Door may not be sealing
properly, causing the cold air
from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from outside.
• Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors are in
the freezer.
• 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.
• Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the
"Installation" 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 "Installation"
Section.
• This is normal.
• See "door problems" in the "Before You Call"
Section.
• Open the door less often.
See "door problems" in the "Before You Call"
•
Section.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
• Cover the food tightly.
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