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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
PROBLEM
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this
appliance.
CAUSE CORRECTION
APPLIANCE OPERA TION
Appliance does not run.
Appliance runs too much or
too long.
Interior appliance
temperature is too cold.
Interior appliance
temperature is too warm.
Appliance external surface
temperature is warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever appliance is on.
Louder sound levels when
compressor comes on.
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes
on.
* Appliance is plugged into a circuit
that has a ground fault interrupt.
* Temperature control is in the "OFF"
position.
* Appliance 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.
* Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
* Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
* Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
* Appliance door may be slightly
* Temperature control is set too low.
* Appliance gaskets are dirty, worn,
cracked or poorly fitted.
* Temperature control is set too low.
* Temperature control is set too
warm.
* Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
* Appliance door may be slightly
* Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
* Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
* The external appliance walls can be
as much as 30°F warmer than room
temperature.
* Modern appliances have increased
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require heavy
duty compressors.
* Appliance operates at higher
pressures during the start of the ON
cycle.
* Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
* Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,
have it checked by a certified technician.
* See Thermostat Setting.
* Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
* Check!replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
* Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
* It's normal for the appliance to work harder under
these conditions.
* It takes 24 hours for the appliance to cool down
completely.
* Warm food will cause appliance to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
* Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* See "Door Problems".
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the lid seal will
cause appliance to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperature.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* See "Door Problems".
* Wait until the appliance has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
* appliance requires 24 hours to cool down completely.
* This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the appliance cabinet.
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is
low, you might hear the compressor running while it
cools the interior.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
appliance continues to run.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
appliance continues to run.
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