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BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont)
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes on.
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.
Bubbiing or gurgiing sound,
iike water boiiing.
Refrigerant (used to cool
freezer) is circulating
throughout the system.
This is normal.
Vibrating or rattiing noise.
Freezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved
slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rocks on floor when it
is moved slightly.
Freezer is touching the wall.
Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.
Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the
freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the
freezer.
Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to
"Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on inside
freezer waiis.
Weather is hot and humid,
which increases internal rate of
frost build-up.
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
Moisture forms on ouside of
freezer.
• Door may not be seating
properly, causing the cold air
from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from outside.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods with strong odors are in
the freezer.
Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda.
Cover the food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door wiii not ciose.
Freezer is not level. 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
misalign 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 IS NOT ON
Light buib is not on.
Light bulb is burned out.
No electric current is reaching
the freezer.
Follow directions under "Interior Light" or "Mid Level
Light" in the Freezer Features Section.
See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Automatic ice maker not
working, (some modeis)
Ice maker is not working
Ensure the wire signal arm is not in the UP position.
Water supply is turned off.
Water pressure is too low.
The freezer is not cold enough.
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