Arctic Air Refrigerator - Manual (Page 10)

OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever
appliance is on.
■ Today's appliances have increased storage capacity and a more even temperature
They require a high speed compressor. This is normal.
Louder sound levels when
compressor comes on.
• Appliance operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. This is normal
Sound will level off or disappear as appliance continues to run.
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 appliance continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound,
like water boiling. • Refrigerant (used to cool appliance) is circulating throughout the system. This is
normal.
Vibrating or rattling noise. Appliance is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Install leveling
washers to shim up the appliance.
Floor is uneven or weak. Appliance rocks on the floor when it is moved siightiy. Be
sure floor can adequately support appliance.
Appliance is touching the wall. Re-ievel the appliance or move appliance slightly.
WATER/MOiSTURE/FROST
INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on inside
appliance walls.
Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is
normal.
Door is siightiy open. See Occurrence section “Door Problems.”
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Open the door less often.
WATER/MOiSTURE/FROST
OUTSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on outside of
appliance.
Door is slightly open, causing the cold air from inside the appliance to meet warm
moist air from outside. See Occurrence section “Door Problems.”
ODOR IN APPLIANCE Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda.
Foods with strong odors are in the appliance. Cover the food tightly.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close. Appliance is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. This condition
can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door.
Floor is uneven or weak.
LAMP IS NOT ON Lamp is burned out. Follow directions under "Interior Light" in Appliance Features.
No electric current is reaching the appliance. See Occurrence section "Appliance
Does Not Run."
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