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BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (continued)
Popping or cracking
sound when com-
pressor comes on.
•
Metal parts undergo expan-
sion and contraction, as in hot
water pipes.
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This is normal. Sound will level
off or disappear as freezer con-
tinues to run.
Bubbling or gur-
gling sound, like
water boiling.
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Refrigerant (used to cool
freezer) is circulating through-
out the system.
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This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
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Freezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
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Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks
on floor when it is moved slightly.
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Freezer is touching the wall.
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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.
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Re-level the freezer or move
freezer slightly. Refer to “Leveling”
in the Installation Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on
inside freezer walls.
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Weather is hot and humid. The
rate of frost buildup and internal
sweating increases.
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Door/lid may not be seating properly.
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Door/lid is opened too often or too long.
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This is normal.
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See “LID PROBLEMS”.
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Open lid less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on
outside of freezer.
•
Door/lid may not be seating
properly, causing cold air from
inside freezer to meet warm air
from outside.
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See “LID PROBLEMS”.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odor in freezer.
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Interior needs to be cleaned.
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Foods with strong odors are in
the freezer.
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Clean interior with sponge, warm
water, and baking soda.
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Cover the food tightly.
DOOR/LID PROBLEMS
Lid will not close.
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Freezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
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Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rocks on floor when it is
moved slightly.
•
This condition can force the
cabinet out of square and misalign
the lid. Refer to “Leveling” in the
Installation Section.
• Level the floor by using wood or
metal shims under the freezer or
brace floor supporting the freezer.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Power Available
Light is not on
•
Fluorescent lamp or light bulb
may be burned out.
•
No electric current is reaching
the freezer.
• Contact a qualified service dealer.
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See “Freezer does not run” in the
“RUNNING OF FREEZER” Section.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT WORKING (IF EQUIPPED)
Automatic ice
maker not working
(some models).
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Ensure the Wire Signal Arm is not in the “UP” position.
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Ice maker should produce 4 to 5 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period.
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Water supply is turned off.
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Water pressure is too low.
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The freezer is not cold enough.
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