20 Most Recent Kenmore 14.1 cu. ft. / 399 liter Upright Freezer 23414 Questions & Answers

Hi!!! You seem to have a seal system problem..A leak of refrigerant or a restriction in the seal system..Good luck...

Without the model number I'm not sure how to answer your question. Does your model have fans that blow warm air on the outside bottom or a front kick plate? What is your model number? Kenmore has model numbers like this example=> 123.3214567 If the fan has a restriction that causes a lack of airflow it can cause the hot Freon liquid that normally flows around the Yoder Loop inside edges of the freezer door to prevent frost buildup to become very hot because the condenser fan is defective or coils are dirty with dust restricting airflow. If the outside is hot you may have a defective condenser fan motor. That will cause the freezer to ger hot. I am here should you want my assistance....Sea BreezeKenmore Freezer Parts

find another service agent that is authorized to carry out warranty repairs on your make of freezer and have it fixed Sears is not the only authorized service agent in town

Check the seal first. Then check the freon. If it's R-12, you can go to the auto parts house. They have a bottle with a hose to add freon. You put it in on the "suction" low side with the unit running. you can tell when it has enough by feeling the low line be cold and teh high pressure line is warm to hot

Check if your thermostat is not set on high and lower it. Listen to the sound of your fridge and should ocassionally go to defrost mode which should happen automatically and should be silent for not more than one hour.

You may need freon, or your compressor has died. Either way you need a service guy. Sears has their own service people. It may be under warranty.

your ptc overload contactor is defective,it unplugs off the side of the compressor unplug the start device and shake it if it rattles its defective then get a new one mfg #257051001

Hello,
Check the temperature setting
Assure that there is enough room for air flow in the freezer or freezer
Check for air flow restrictions in vents
Test the temperature control
Clean the condensor coils
Check the door seals
Test the door switch
Test defrost heater
Test defrost timer
Test evaporator fan
Check for a clogged drain tube
Check for refrigerant leak
Freezer is too cold

Check the temperature setting
Test the temperature control
Freezer is noisy

Hissing and popping is normal, it is the defrost heater.
Check that the freezer is level
Check the drain pan
Check the condensor fan
Check the evaporator fan
Inspect the compressor mounts
Freezer runs continuously

Defrost the freezer
Clean the condensor coils
Check the door seals
Freezer starts and stops frequently

Clean the condensor coils
Check the outlet voltage
Test the condensor fan
Test the compressor relay
Test the overload protector
Test the compressor motor
Freezer does not defrost automatically

Test the defrost timer
Test the defrost heater
Test the defrost thermostat
Freezer has an unpleasant odor

Remove spoiled food
Clean freezer interior with a solution of h
Clean freezer interior with a solution of hot water and baking soda
Clean the door seals
Remove breaker strips and check for wet insulation
Water on floor outside of freezer

Check the drain pan
If you have an ice-maker, check the water supply hose going into and coming out of the water inlet valve
Water inside the freezer

Check for a clogged drain tube
If you have an ice-maker, check freezer and ice-maker for level.
With all this it helps to solve the problem....

The door seals may not be sealing correctly. May need replacing.

Well, it would have helped had you included the actual model number, but without that, if you have a fan that blows air from the freezer into the fresh food compartement, its an automatic defrost design, A.K.A frost free.

HI. On initial setup and installation, the temp control alarm is programed to not emit the alert buzz or sound. This board is very intelligent. It can tell when the unit has been installed, and will only show a blinking red light on initial setup. Now, Once the unit has reached the proper cooling temperature, the buzzer and alarm will be set. If the freezer warms past the set temperature after the initial installation period, this will induce the buzzer and red blinking light. There are no issues here at this time. What you are experiencing is perfectly normal, as of now.

Total capcity level will be 480 lbs of frozen food. I would store a bit less. around 390 lbs to be exact.

the ken more should be a whirlpool at the bottom of the dispensor look up there are two notches take a screw driver in one notch with the other hand pull down and with the screw driver twist
this will release it