Kenmore 19502, 19702 manual Troubleshooting, Guide

Models: 19702

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Temperature inside

the freezer is too cold

Popping or cracking sound

when compressor comes on

Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling

Vibrations

Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.

Moisture forms on outside of freezer

The door will not close properly

GUIDE

Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.

Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is

circulating throughout the system. This is normal.

Check to assure that the freezer is level.

Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under 0art of the freezer.

The freezer is touching the wall. Re-levet the freezer and move it from the wall.

See Installation Instructions .

Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal. Door is slightly open.

Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open the door less often.

The door is not sealed properly.

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from

outside.

The freezer is not level. The gasket is dirty.

The storage basket is out of position.

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Kenmore 19502, 19702 manual Troubleshooting, Guide