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Troubleshooting Guide
OCCURRENCE
FREEZERDOESNOT RUN
Before calling for service, review this list It may save you both time and
expense.This.Jist includes common occur.rences that are not_the.-result--of-
defective workmanship or materials in this appliance
SOLUTION
Check to be sure freezer is not plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt If you
are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician
Temperature control is in the OFF position See Setting the Temperature Control Section
Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose Be sure plug is tightly pushed into
electrical outlet
Freezer runs too much or too long.
House fuse has blown, or circuit breaker has tripped Check!reset circuit breaker, or replace
fuse with t5 amp time delay fuse
Power outage. Check house lights Call local electric company
Room or outside weather is hot It is norma]"l_o'r'"the freezer to work harder undert_
conditions
Freezer had recently been disconnected for a period of time Freezer requires 4 hours to cool
down completely
Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently Warm food will cause the
freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached
Door iskept open too long or too frequently Warm air enters the freezer every time the door
is opened Open the door less often
Freezer door may be slightly open See Occurrence "Door Problems "
Temperature control isset too cold. Turn the control knob to awarmer setting Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize
Freezer gasket isdirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted Clean or change gasket Leaks in the
door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature
Temperaturecontrotissettoocold Turn the control to a warmer setting AIIowseveralhours
for the temperature to stabilize
Temperature control isset too warm Turn the control to a colder setting Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize
Door iskept open too long or isopened too frequently Warm air enters the freezer every time
the door is opened Open the door less often
Door may not be seating properly See Occurrence section "Door Problems "
Large amounts of warm or hot food might have been stored recently Wait until the freezer
has had a chance to reach its selected temperature
Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time Freezer requires 4 hours to cool
down completely
Temperatures inside the freezer are
too cold,
Temperatures inside the freezer are too
warm,
Temperature of external freezer The exterior freezer walls can be as much as30°F warmer than room temperature This is
surface is warm, normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures They require
freezer is on. a high efficiency compressor. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the
compressor running while it cools the interior
Louder sound levels when compressor Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle This is normaf Sound
comes on. will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run
Popping orcrackingsound when Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, asin hot water pipes This isnormal Sound
compressor comes on, will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run
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