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BEFORE YOU CALL
Louder sound levels
whenever freezer is
on.
Louder sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking
sound when
compressor comes on.
Bubbling or gurgling
sound.
Vibrating or rattling
noise.
Moisture forms on
inside freezer walls.
Odors in freezer.
Door will not close.
Light bulb is not on.
* Modern freezers have increased
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require heavy
duty compressors.
* Freezer operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
* Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
* Refrigerant (used to cool freezer is
circulating throughout the system.
* Freezer is not level. It rocks on the
fl oor when it is moved slightly.
* Floor is uneven or weak.
* Freezer is touching the wall.
* Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost
buildup.
* Door is slightly open.
* Door is kept open too long.
* Interior needs to be cleaned.
* Foods with strong odors are in the
freezer.
* Freezer is not level. It rocks on the
fl oor when it is moved slightly.
* Floor is uneven or weak.
* The light bulb is burned out.
* No electric current is reaching the
freezer.
* Control is in Sabbath mode (Sb is
displayed on control)
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you
might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer
continues to run.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer
continues to run.
* This is normal.
* Level the freezer. Refer to “LEVELING” section.
* Ensure fl oor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by
putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer.
* Re-level freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to “LEVELING” in
the “FIRST STEPS” section.
* This is normal.
* See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
* Open the door less often.
* Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
Replace air fi lter.
* Cover the food tightly.
* This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign
the door. Refer to “LEVELING” section.
* Ensure fl oor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by
putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer.
* Follow directions under “INTERIOR LIGHTING” section.
* See “Freezer DOES NOT RUN”.
* Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL LOCK key for 3
seconds.
Problem Cause Correction
Sound And Noise
Water / Moisture / Frost Inside Freezer
Odor In Freezer
Door Problems
Lighting Problems