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The defective door seal is the problem.

Possibly loss of freon.

Freezer should be set to 0 to -5

Sounds like a thermostat not making the circuit after a few cycles

besides hitting the compressor with a hammer. unplug and lay on its side for 2 hours then upright for 24 hours plug back in. Never ever unplug a freezer I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/james_1cb31da1bc8c6102

general design requires compressor on off ratio to be total run time to be 18 hrs on per 24 hr day off time allows compressor to cool down averaged over the day cool air is required around the outer walls of the fridge to cool the condenser coil at the rear also

First culprit could be a refrigerant leak and needs to be charged. If the evaporator is frozen solid it won't push enough sub zero air to freeze. Call a trusted ac&or repair man

It says manufactured 5-00 The 5 is fifth month which is May and 00 is the year 2000 It was made in May of 2000. I think by looking at the model number it is 13 cu ft.

Remove back plate and check to see if evaporator is frozen over. If so, your defrost timer/heater is not working. Till repaired defrost unit completely. It will work fine till it freezes up again or you make the necessary repairs. Not hard to do just a PIA.

Is it freezing properly to zero degrees F? Noise could be bearing in evaporator fan motor, or compressor itself.

The defrost element and/or timer.

Is compressor running? Check the start cap/relay for operation. Go to site for parts if necessary Search Over 2 1 Million Appliance Parts

Remove lamp cover, remove bulb and install new bulb and replace cover.

Temps down to about ) are ideal for long term storage. Warmer temps will lessen the time you can store stuff in freezer for best food quality preservation.

Sounds like a defrost problem to me.

Check the door gasket near those shelves. Make sure the condenser fins or tubes have adequate air flow for cooling (it looks a bit like a small but fat car radiator). In most freezers, this will be in the bottom in the back. You may have to remove a vented cover to check this. Usually there is a fan blowing air through the condenser. Carefully vacuum out any dirt in the condenser (the fins are delicate and bend easily), and verify that the fan runs smoothly when the compressor is running. Put a thermometer in the freezer right by the cold air inlet to verify that the refrigerant is doing its job. It should read 0 degrees F. or below (-18 degrees C). If it doesn't get down that far, the compressor needs to be recharged or replaced. If the door has been hit hard (somebody falling and slamming into it) the door insulation may be damaged there. Check to see if the outside of the door feels cold there compared to the rest of the door. If it does, the door needs to be repaired or replaced.