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OCCURRENCE
FREEZERDOES NOT RUN
Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list, It may save you both time and expense
This list includes common occurTences that are not the result of defective workman-
ship or materials in this appliance
SOLUTION
Temperature control is in the OFF position See Setting the Temperature Control
Freezer may not be plugged in of plug may be loose Be sure plug is tightly pushed into
electrical outlet
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
Freezer runs too much or too longs
Room or outside weather is hot tt is normal for the freezer to work harder under these
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 is kept 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 section "Door Problems "
Temperature control is set too cold Turn the control knob to a warmer setting Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize
Freezer gasket is dirty, 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
Temperatures inside the freezer are Temperature control is set too cold Turn the control to a warmer setting Allow severa! hours
too cold. for the temperature to stabilize
Temperatures inside the freezer are too Temperature control is set too warm Turn the control to a colder setting Allow several hours
warm° for the temperature to stabilize
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently Warm air enters the freezer every time
the door is opened Open the door less often
Door may be open slightly See Occurrence section "Door Problems"
Large amounts of warm or hot food may 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,
Temperature of external freezer Freezer cabinet iswarm to the touch Freezer is operating normally, removing warm air from
surface is warm, the inside
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever Today's freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures They require
freezer is on. a high speed compressor This is normal
Louder sound levels when compressor Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle This is normal Sound
comes on. will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run
Popping or cracking sound when Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes This is normal Sound
compressor comes on. will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system This is normal
boiling.
Vibrating or rattling noise, Freezer is not level It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Adjust leveling feet Refer
to "Leveling" in First Steps
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