Sears Imperial 216769700 - Manual (Page 9)

OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels when
freezer is on. Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures. They require
a high speed compressor. When surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor
running while it cools the interior.
Louder sound levels when compressor
comes on.
Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. This is normal, Sound
will level off, or disappear as freezer continues to run.
Popping or cracking sound when
compressor comes on. Meta! parts expand and contract, as do hot. water pipes. This is norma!, Sound will level off
or disappear as freezer continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water
boiling. Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. This is normal.
Vibrating or rattling noise. Freezer is not level, it rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, Re-levei freezer, or move
freezer slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in
First Steps.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
INSIDE FREEZER
Freezer is touching the wall, Re-ievel freezer, or move freezer slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in
First Steps.
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.
Door is slightly open. See Occurrence section "Door Probiems."
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. Open door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
OUTSIDE FREEZER
Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
Moisture forms on outside of
freezer. Door is slightiy open, causing cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from
outside. See Occurrence section "Door Probiems,"
ODOR iM FREEZER
Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
Foods with strong odors are in freezer. Cover food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close.
Freezer is not levei. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. This condition can force
the cabinet out of square, and misalign door.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is burned out. Follow directions under "Interior Light" in Freezer Features,
No electric current is reaching the freezer. See "Freezer Does Not Run, "