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SOUND | AND NOISE (Cont.) |
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Popping | or cracking | sound | ,, Metal parts undergo expansion | ||
when compressor comes on. |
| and contraction, as in hot water | |||
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| pipes. |
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Bubbling | or gurgling | sound, | ,, | Refrigerant | (used to cool |
like water | boiling, |
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Vibrating | or rattling | noise. | ,, | Freezer is not level. It rocks on | |
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| 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.
,,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 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
Moisture forms on inside freezer wails.
INSIDE FREEZER
,,Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost
,,Door may not be seating properly.
,,Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
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,, | See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section. |
,, | Open the door less often. |
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST | OUTSIDE | FREEZER | |
Moisture forms on ouside of | ,, Door may not be seating | ||
freezer, | properly, causing the cold air | ||
| from inside the | freezer to meet | |
| warm | moist air | from outside. |
,, See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section. |
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors | in freezer | ] ,, | Interior needs to be cleaned. |
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| ,, | Foods with strong odors are in |
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DOOR | PROBLEMS |
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Door will not close. | ,, | Freezer is not level. It rocks on | |
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| the floor when it is moved |
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| ,, | Floor is uneven or weak. |
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| Freezer rocks on floor when it |
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LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
,,Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
,,Cover the food tightly.
,,This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
,,Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under the freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.
Light bulb is not on. | ,, | Light bulb is burned out. | ,, | Follow directions | under | "Interior Light" in the Freezer |
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| ,, | No electric current is reaching | ,, | See "FREEZER | DOES | NOT RUN" Section. |
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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT WORKING
Automatic ice maker not,, Ensure the Wire Signal Arm is not in the UP position.
working. (some models),, 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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