Kenmore 4413 Use and Care Guide - Page 11

PROBLEM FREEZER OPERA TION Freezer does not run. Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this freezer. CAUSE [ CORRECTION * Freezer is plugged into a circuit that * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet has a ground fault interrupt, have it checked by a certified technician. Freezer runs too much or too long. Temperature control is in the "OFF" position. Freezer may not be plugged in, or plu,q may be loose. House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. Power outage. Room or outside weather is hot. * Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. * Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently. * Door is opened too frequently or kept open too Ionq. * Freezer door may be slightly open. * See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL" section. * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. * Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. * It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these conditions. * It takes 24 hours for the freezer to cool down completely. * Warm food will cause freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached. * Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more. Open the door less often. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". Interior freezer temperature is too cold. Interior freezer temperature is too warm. * Temperature control is set too low. * Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly fitted. * Temperature control is set too low. * Temperature control is set too warm. Door is opened too frequently or kept open too Ionq. Freezer door may be slightly open. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more. Open the door less often. See "DOOR PROBLEMS". Freezer external surface temperature is warm. SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels whenever freezer is on. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. * Large amount of warm or hot food * Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its have been stored recently. * Freezer has recently been selected temperature. * Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down completely. disconnected for a period of time. * The external freezer walls can be * This is normal while the compressor works to transfer as much as 30°F warmer than room heat from inside the freezer cabinet. temperature. * Modern freezers have increased * This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require heavy low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. duty compressors. * Freezer operates at higher * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as pressures during the start of the ON freezer continues to run. cycle. * Metal parts undergo expansion and * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as contraction, as in hot water pipes. freezer continues to run. 11