Kenmore 2872 - 16.7 cu. Ft. Upright Freezer User Manual

PROBLEM | CAUSE CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
Popping or cracking sound • Metal parts undergo expansion • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer
when compressor comes on. and contraction, as in hot water continues to run.
pipes.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, • Refrigerant (used to cool • This is normal.
like water boiling, freezer) is circulating throughout
the system.
Vibrating or rattling noise.
• Freezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved
slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rocks on floor when it is
moved slightly.
• Freezer is touching the wall.
• Level the unit. 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.
• Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to
"Leveling" in the First Steps Section.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
• This is normal.
Moisture forms on inside
freezer wails,
• Weather is hot and humid,
which increases internal rate of
frost build-up.
• Door may not be seating
properly.
• Door is kept open too long, or is
opened too frequently.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
• Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on ouside of • Door may not be seating • See "BOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
freezer, properly, causing the cold air
from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from outside.
ODOR IN FREEZER
Odors in freezer ] • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
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• Foods with strong odors are in • Cover the food tightly.
the freezer.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close. • Freezer is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved
slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer rocks on floor when it is
moved slightly.
• This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.
• Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under the
freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. • Light bulb is burned out. • Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Freezer
Features Section.
• No electric current is reaching • See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.
the freezer.
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Kenmore 2872 - 16.7 cu. Ft. Upright Freezer Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	2872 - 16.7 cu. Ft. Upright Freezer
Category	Freezer
Language	English