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SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
Popping | or | cracking | sound | " | Metal | parts undergo | expansion | ||||
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Bubbling | or | gurgling | sound, | ,, | Refrigerant | (used | to | cool | |||
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Vibrating | or | rattling | noise. | ,, | Freezer | is | not | Ievel. | It rocks on | ||
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_ This is normal Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run=
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Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section=
Ensure floor can adequateIy support freezer. Leve! the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer.
Relevei the freezer or move freezer slightly= Refer to "LeveIing" in the First Steps Section=
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.
INSIDE FREEZER
,,Weather is hot and humid,
which increases intemat rate of frost buildoup=
,,Door may not be seating properly=
,,Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently=
This is normal
See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST | OUTSIDE FREEZER |
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Moisture forms on ouside of | - Door may not be seating |
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freezer, | properly, causing | the | cold | air |
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I" See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
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ODOR/N | 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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DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close.
,,Freezer is not Ievel. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.
,,Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on floor when it is moved slightly.
This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misaiign 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.
LIGHT BULB/S | NOT ON |
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Light bumb is not | on. | ,, | Light buib | is burned | out= | _ FolIow directions | under | "Interior Light" or "Mid Level | |
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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Automatic | ice maker not | - Ice maker is not working |
working. (some models)
,,Water supply is turned off.
,,Water pressure is too low.
,,Ensure the wire signal arm is not in the UP position.
,,The freezer is not cold enough.
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