The lid of my freezer seems too cold. The outer surface of the lid is typically 20 degrees F colder than ambient (eg. ambient = 70F/ lid = 50F/ interior = 0 to -5F). Is a lid this cold normal for this model (16949), or does it indicate a problem with the insulation in the lid of my unit? My freezer is brand new (operating for less than a week). Thanks. Bill

SOURCE: Kenmore 14.8 cft - temperature between 5 and -22 degrees (-15 and -30 C)

Big...this is likely normal. I'm not sure where you're measuring that temp from. If it is the fan outlet, this is possible. The fact that the unit is staying below 5 degrees means that it is within spec. You do have a warranty. Ask Sears to come on in and check it out.

Your 'duty cycle'...that amount of time that the compressor is on should be about 20% of a unit of time...say 25 minutes out of 2 hours. Is that about right? If so, enjoy your ice cream.

SOURCE: Kenmore 12 Chest Freezer - Needs New Lid

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It gives you a list of all parts you can buy to replace what's broken, as for the frost try placing a sheet of plastic over the insulation, under the the plastic cover to keep moisture and humidity out of the insulation.

SOURCE: My Kenmore freezer, model #253.9280212 runs but

The first thing to check is door gasket< bad corners,gap in side,bottom or top. Close door on a dollar bill and try to slide it top to bottom side to side and if it slides fairly easy then seal is not doing good. If you find dirty area clean it off along with the cabinet side as well.If you find the side is leaking then heat gasket with hair dryer and apply vasoline to gasket to help it move freely. If you find tear or hole then replace it.

SOURCE: Running High @ -10 C and should run at -20 C on coldest setting

1. Make sure the sealing gasket is making good contact all the way around. It's pretty easy to lose 10 degrees. If it is a magnetic seal on the door gasket, it may not be sealing all the way around.

2. If it is staying that cold, everything is working well enough. Maybe you need a little gas in the compressor. Time for the service guy.

By the way, is your unit speced to be that cold full of supplies? Is the door opened frequently? minus 35 is pretty cold.

SOURCE: not cold enough

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