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TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list It may save you time and expense This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
GUIDE materials in this appliance
PROBLEM CAUSE
CORRECTION
FREEZER DOES NOT RUN
Freezer does not run.
Freezer runs too much or too
tong.
Freezer is plugged into a circuit
that has a ground fault interrupt
Temperature control is in the
OFF position
Freezer may not be plugged in,
or plug may be loose
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker
Power outage
Room or outside weather is hot
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• Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time
• Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recentty
,, Doors are opened too frequently
or too long
o Freezer door may be slightly
open
• Temperature Control is set too
tow
• Freezer gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted
• Use another circuit If you are unsure about the cutter,
have it checked by a certified technician
• See Setting the Temperature Control Section
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet
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ChecWreplace fuse with e 15 amp time-delay fuse Rese_
circuit breaker
Check house lights Call local Electric Company
it's normal for the freezer to work harder under these
conditions
It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely
• Warm food will cause freezer to run more until ihe
desired temperature is reached
• Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more
Open doors tess often
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section,
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Turn control knob to a warmer setting Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize
Clean or change gasket Leaks in the door seai wilt cause
freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature
Interior Freezer temperature is • Temperature Control is set too • Turn the control to a warmer setting Allow several hours
too cold. low for the temperature to stabilize
Interior Freezer temperature is
too warm,,
Freezer external surface
temperature is warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever
freezer is on.
Longer sound levels when
compressor comes on.
• Temperature Control is set too
warm
• Door is kept open too tong or is
opened too frequently
,, Door may not be seating
properly
,, Large amounts of warm or hot
food may have been stored
recently
° Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time
The external freezer walls can
be as muctl as 30°F warmer
than room temperature
• Turn control to a colder setting Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
° Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is
opened Open the door less often
, See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section
• Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its
seiected temperature
- Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely
• This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the freezer cabinet
Modern freezers have increased
storage capacity and more
stable temperatures They
require a high efficiency
compressor
Freezer operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle
• This is normal When the surrounding noise levet is iow,
you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
interior
• This is normal Sound will levef off or disappear as freezer
continues to run
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