Avanti Problems with Your APPLIANCE?, Model VM165 Upright Freezer Troubleshooting Guide

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE?

You can solve many common appliance problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.

MODEL VM165 – UPRIGHT FREEZER

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
Freezer does not operate.	Not plugged in.
	The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.
	The freezer temperature control is set at "OFF".
Compressor turns on and off frequently.	The room temperature is hotter than normal.
	A large amount of food has been added to the
	freezer.
	The door is open too often.
	The door is not closed completely.
	The temperature control is not set correctly.
	The door gasket does not seal properly.
	The freezer does not have the correct
	clearances.
Vibrations.	Check to assure that the freezer is level.
The freezer seems to make too much noise.	The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
	refrigerant, which is normal.
	As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
	sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
	freezer.
	Contraction and expansion of the inside walls
	may cause popping and crackling noises.
	The freezer is not level.
The door will not close properly.	The freezer is not level.
	The door is reversed and not properly installed.
	The gasket is dirty.
	The baskets are out of position.

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