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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
PROBLEM
A PPLIA NCE 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.
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
Appliance is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
Temperature control is in the
"OFF" position.
Appliance may not be plugged in,
or plug maybe 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 ofwarm or hot
food have been stored recently.
Door is opened too frequentlyor
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 frequentlyor
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 heaw 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.
CORRECTION
* Use another circuit. If you are unsure aboutthe
outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
* See Thermostat Setting.
* Ensure plug is tightlypushed 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.
* Ittakes 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 itto run
more. Open the door less often.
* See "Door Problems".
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the tern perature to stabilize.
* Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the lid seal will
cause appliance to run longer in order to maintain
des ired tem peratu re.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the tern perature to stabilize.
* Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Warm air entering the appliance causes itto 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.
Louder sound levels * * This is normal. Sound will level offor disappear
when compressor as appliance continues to run.
comes on.
Popping or cracking * * This is normal. Sound will level offor disappear
sound when compressor as appliance continues to run.
comes on.
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