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Solutions To Common Problems 1
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIO :
FREEZEROPERATION • .
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• Temperaturecontrolisinthe"OFF" * See"SETTINGTHETEMPERATURECONTROL"
position, section.
• Freezer may not be plugged in, or * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• plu,qmaybeloose. ,
Housefuse blown ortrippedcircuit Check/replacefusewith a 15 amptimedelayfuse.
breaker. Resetcircuit breaker.
• Poweroutage. * Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Freezer runs too much or
too long.
Interior Freezer
temperature is too cold.
Interior Freezer
temperature is too warm.
Freezer external surface
temperature is warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever Freezer is on.
Louder sound levels when
compressor comes on.
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes
on.
* Room or outside weather is hot.
* Freezer 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.
* Freezer door may be slightly open.
* Temperature control is set too low.
* Freezer 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.
* Freezer door may be slightly open.
* Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
* Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
* The external Freezer walls can be
as much as 30°F warmer than room
temperature.
* It's normal for the Freezer to work harder under these
conditions.
* It takes 24 hours for the Freezer to cool down
completely.
* Warm food will cause Freezer to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
* Warm air entering the Freezer 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 door seal will
cause Freezer 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 Freezer causes it to run more.
Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Wait until the Freezer has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
* Freezer requires 24 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 heavy
duty compressors.
* Freezer operates at higher
pressures during the start of the ON
cycle.
* Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
* 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
Freezer continues to run.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
Freezer continues to run.
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