20Solutions To Common Problems
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SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) |
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Bubbling or gurgling sound | * | Refrigerant (used to cool Freezer | * | This is normal. |
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| is circulating throughout the |
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Vibrating or rattling noise. | * | Freezer is not level. It rocks on | * | Level the Freezer. Refer to "LEVELING" in the |
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| the floor when it is moved slightly. |
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| * | Floor is uneven or weak. | * | Ensure floor can adequately support Freezer. |
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| Level the Freezer by putting wood or metal shims |
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| under part of the Freezer. |
| * | Freezer is touching the wall. | * | |
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| "LEVELING" in the "FIRST STEPS" section. |
WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE FREEZER |
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Moisture forms on inside | * | Weather is hot and humid, which | * | This is normal. |
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| * Door is slightly open. | * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". | ||
| * | Door is kept open too long or is | * | Open the door less often. |
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| opened too frequently. |
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ODOR IN FREEZER |
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Odors in Freezer. | * | Interior needs to be cleaned. | * | Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and |
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| baking soda. Replace air filter. |
| * | Foods with strong odors are in | * | Cover the food tightly. |
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DOOR PROBLEMS |
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Door will not close. | * | Freezer is not level. It rocks on | * | This condition can force the cabinet out of square |
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| the floor when it is moved slightly. |
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| "FIRST STEPS" section. |
| * | Floor is uneven or weak. | * | Ensure floor can adequately support Freezer. |
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| Level the Freezer by putting wood or metal shims |
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| under part of the Freezer. |
LIGHTING PROBLEMS |
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Light bulb is not on. | * | The fluorescent lamp or light bulb | * | Follow directions under "INTERIOR LIGHTING" or |
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| is burned out. |
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| FEATURES" section. |
| * | No electric current is reaching the | * | See "Freezer DOES NOT RUN". |
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