Kenmore 19702 Freezer User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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
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 isdirty.
The storage basket is out of position.
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