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Ice crystals forming on inside front freezer panel

Thick ice crystals building up onth inside front freezer panel

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Very possible the door seal is not properly sealed. Warm inflowing air onto a cold coil will cause ice build up at the lid.

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  • Posted on May 12, 2009

SOURCE: Sears Coldspot 17 frostless freezer not defrosting

One reason for the fan running is that it is trying to distribute the air in the compartment. Look at the very rear of the freezer on the bottom and see if the little vents, which allow water to disperse, are not filled with frozen ice. If so, turn off the fridge (unplug it) and use a hair dryer to melt that ice until it is all gone. That will probably fill the condensation pan under the unit and you'll need to empty it.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2009

SOURCE: kenmore freezer upright frost build up on door

first just take it out and clean that one carefully .And then set correctly and observe it,s working condition.then also it's not working means show it to ur near by worker those who repairs it

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 07, 2010

SOURCE: Kenmore upright freezer, about 16 cu ft. Buildup

symptoms you are describing are faulty door seals, try putting a thin piece of paper between door and frame to make sure doors are sealing,also when did you do a full manual defrost??(once a year even with auto defrost)

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2010

SOURCE: water leaking inside refrigarator from ceiling also some ice in f

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2010

SOURCE: meat is frozen but ice cream is soft

Hi,
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