Kenmore 4413 Use and Care Guide - Page 12

PROBLEM 1 CAUSE 1 SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Bubbling or gurgling sound, * Refrigerant (used to cool freezer is * This is normal. circulating throughout the system. CORRECTION Vibrating or rattling noise. * Freezer is not level. It rocks on the * Level the freezer. Refer to "LEVELING" in the "FIRST floor when it is moved slightly. STEPS" section. • Floor is uneven or weak. * Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level • Freezer is touching the wall. 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. WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE FREEZER Moisture forms on inside freezer walls, * Weather is hot and humid, which • This is normal. increases internal rate of frost build- up. • Door is slightly open. • Door is kept open too long or is * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". * Open the door less often. opened too frequently. WATER / MOISTURE / FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER Moisture forms on outside * Door may not be seating properly, * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". freezer walls, ODOR IN FREEZER causing the cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside. Odors in freezer. DOOR PROBLEMS * Interior needs to be cleaned. * Foods with strong odors are in the freezer. * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. Replace air filter. * Cover the food tightly. Door will not close. LIGHTING PROBLEMS * Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, * Floor is uneven or weak. * This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door. Refer to "LEVELING" in the "FIRST STEPS" section. * Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. Light bulb is not on. AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Automatic ice maker not working. * The fluorescent lamp or light bulb is * Follow directions under "INTERIOR LIGHTING" or burned out. "MID LEVEL LIGHTING" in the "FREEZER FEATURES" section. * No electric current is reaching the freezer. * See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN". * Ice maker is not working. * Ensure the wire signal arm is not in the UP position * Water supply is turned off. * Water pressure is too low. * The freezer is not cold enough. 12