TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Youcan solve many common freezer problems easily,savingyou the cost of a possible
service call. Trythe suggestionsbelow to see if you can solve the problem before
calling the Searsat 1-800-4MY -HOME.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Freezer Not plugged in.
does not operate Thecircuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.
Compressor turns
on and off frequently
Theroom temperature ishotter than normal.
A large amountof food has been added to
the freezen
Thedoor isopen too often.
Thedoor isnot closed completel4
Thetemperature control is not setcorrectl4
Thedoor gasket does not seal properly.
Thefreezer does not have the correct
clearances.
Vibrations Check to assurethat 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 isnormal.
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.
Thefreezer isnot level.
Thefreezer isnot level.
Thedoor is reversed and not properly
installed.
Thegasket is dirty.
The baskets are out of position.
Thesidesif the freezer are hot because
the condenser ison the inside walls on
this freezen
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