PROBLEM |
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SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) |
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Bubbling or gurgling sound, | * | Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is | * | This is normal. |
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| circulating throughout the system. |
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Vibrating or rattling noise. | * | Freezer is not level. It rocks on the | * | Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims |
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| floor when it is moved slightly. |
| under part of the freezer. |
| * | Floor is uneven or weak. | * | Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level |
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| the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part |
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| of the freezer. |
| * | Freezer is touching the wall. | * | |
WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE FREEZER |
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Moisture forms on inside | * | Weather is hot and humid, which | * | This is normal. |
freezer walls. |
| increases internal rate of frost build- |
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| up. |
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| * | Door/lid is slightly open. | * | See "Door/lid Problems". |
| * | Door/lid is kept open too long or is | * | Open the door/lid less often. |
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| opened too frequently. |
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WATER / MOISTURE / FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER |
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Moisture forms on outside | * | Door/lid is slightly open. | * | See "Door/lid Problems". |
freezer walls. |
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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 baking |
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| soda. |
| * | Foods with strong odors are in the | * | Cover the food tightly. |
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| freezer. |
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DOOR/LID PROBLEMS |
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Door/lid will not close. | * | Freezer is not level. It rocks on the | * | Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims |
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| floor when it is moved slightly. |
| under part of the freezer. |
| * | Floor is uneven or weak. | * | Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level |
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| the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part |
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| of the freezer. |
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON |
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Light bulb is not on. | * | The fluorescent lamp or light bulb is | * | See "Fluorescent Lamp" or "Interior Light" on |
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| burned out. |
| Features Section. |
| * | No electric current is reaching the | * | See "Freezer Does Not Run". |
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| appliance. |
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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT WORKING (IF EQUIPPED) |
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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. |
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| * | Water pressure is too low. |
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| * | The freezer is not cold enough. |
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