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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 | ||
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| Floor is | uneven | or weak. |
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| Freezer | rocks on floor when it | |
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| 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 | iNSiDE FREEZER | |
Moisture forms on inside | ,, Weather is hot and humid, | |
freezer walls. | which increases internal rate of | |
| frost | |
| ,, Door may not be seating | |
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| ,, Door is kept open too long, or | |
| is opened too frequently. | |
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST | OUTSIDE | FREEZER |
,,This is normal.
,,See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
,,Open the door less often.
Moisture forms on ouside of | 1" | Door may not be seating | 1" | See "DOOR PROBLEMS" | Section. | ||
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ODOR | IN FREEZER |
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DOOR PROBLEMS |
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Door will not close. | , Freezer is not level. It rocks on |
| the floor when it is moved |
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| Floor is uneven or weak. |
| Freezer rocks on floor when it |
| is moved slightly. |
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON |
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| No electric current is reaching |
| the freezer. |
,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.
See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.
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