TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Youcan solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible
service call. Try the suggestionsbelow to see if you can solve the problem before
calling the Sears at 1-800-4MY -HOME.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Freezer
Not plugged in.
does not operate
The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.
Compressor
turns
on and off frequently
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to
the freezen
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completel4
The temperature control is not set correctl4
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct
clearances.
Vibrations
Check to assure that the freezer is level.
The freezer
seems to make too much noise
The door will not
close properly
Sides of freezer are warm
or hot
The rattling noise may come from the flow of
the refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
soundscaused by the flow of refrigerant in
your freezen
Contraction and expansion of the inside
walls may cause popping and crackling
noises.
The freezer is not level.
The freezer is not level.
The door is reversed and not properly
installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The baskets are out of position.
The sides if the freezer are hot because
the condenser is on the inside walls on
this freezen
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