Energy Saving Tips
•The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
•Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
•Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost
•Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
•Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
•Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot.
•Every so often check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated.
•Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so clean the appliance as soon as the layer is ¼” thick.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
Appliance does not operate. | Not plugged in. |
| The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse. |
Appliance does not cool. | The appliance temperature control is set at “0” |
Compressor turns on and off frequently. | Condenser coil at the back of the unit is dirty. |
| The room temperature is hotter than normal. |
| A large amount of food has been added to the |
| appliance. |
| 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 appliance does not have the correct |
| clearances. (5” to both sides and back of unit) |
The light does not work. | The home circuit breaker or fuse has tripped. |
| The appliance is unplugged. |
| The bulb has burned out (see the maintenance |
| section for the replacement procedure). |
Vibrations. | Check to assure that the appliance is level. |
The appliance 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 |
| appliance. |
| Contraction and expansion of the inside walls |
| may cause popping and crackling noises. |
| The appliance is not level. |
The door will not close properly. | The appliance is not level. |
| The doors were reversed and not properly |
| installed. |
| The gasket is dirty. |
| The shelves, bins, or baskets are out of position. |
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