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heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior
cabinet walls.

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Freezer does not	Temperature control	• Move the control to a temperature setting.
operate or Power-On	in OFF position.
Light is not on
	Freezer is unplugged.	• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
	The fuse is blown/circuit	• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
	breaker is tripped.
Freezer starts/stops	Door/lid left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too frequently
	Too frequent or too long
	door/lid openings.
	Temperature control	• See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU
	set too cold.
Freezer operates	Door/lid left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too long
	Too frequent or too long
	door/lid openings.
	Temperature control	• See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU
	set too cold.
	Inadequate air circulation	• See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HU
	space around cabinet.
	Fast Freeze switch is in the	• See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU
	ON position (on some models).
Noisy operation	Floor may be weak, causing	• Placing 2 X 4’s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
or cabinet vibrates	freezer to vibrate when	the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
	compressor is on.
	Cabinet is not positioned	• See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HUOr use shims for
	solidly on floor.	 uneven floor.
Freezer temperature	Door/lid left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too warm
	Too frequent or too long
	door/lid openings.

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