PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
SOUND AND NOISE
Popping or cracking | • Metal parts undergo expansion |
sound when compressor | and contraction,as in hot |
comes on. | water pipes. |
Bubbling or gurgling | • Refrigerant (used to cool |
sound, like boiling water, | freezer) is circulating |
| throughoutthe system. |
•This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continuesto run.
•This is normal.
Vibrating or rattling noise. • Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on floor when it is moved slightly,
• Freezer is touchingthe wall.
•Ensure floor can adequately supportfreezer. Level the freezer by puttingwood or metal shims under part of the freezer.
•Move freezer slightlyaway from the wall.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER |
| |
Moisture forms on inside | • Weather is hot and humid, | • This is normal. |
freezer walls, | which increases internal rate of |
|
frost
•Door may not be seating • See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section of this Trouble
properly. | Shooting Guide. |
•Door is kept open too long, or • Open the door less often. is opened too fi'equently.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on outside of freezer,
ODORINFREEZER
Odor in freezer.
DOORPROBLEMS
Door will not close.
•Door may not be seating 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 freezer.
•Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on floor when it is moved slightly.
See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section of this Trouble Shooting Guide.
•Clean interiorwith sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
•Cover the food tightly.
•Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under the freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.
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