TROUBLESHOOTING | Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes | |||
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this | ||||
GUIDE | appliance. |
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FREEZER OPERATION |
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Freezer does not run. | * | Freezer is plugged into a circuit that | * | Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, |
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| has a ground fault interrupt. |
| have it checked by a certified technician. |
| * | Temperature control is in the "OFF" | * | See Thermostat Setting. |
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| position. |
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| * | Freezer may not be plugged in, or | * | Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. |
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| plug may be loose. |
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| * | House fuse blown or tripped circuit | * | Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. |
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| breaker. |
| Reset circuit breaker. |
| * | Power outage | * | Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. |
Freezer runs too much or | * | Room or outside weather is hot. | * | It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these |
too long. |
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| * | Freezer has recently been | * | It takes 24 hours for the freezer to cool down |
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| disconnected for a period of time. |
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*Large amount of warm or hot food * Warm food will cause freezer to run more until the
have been stored recently. | desired temperature is reached. |
*Lid is opened too frequently or kept * Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more.
open too long. | Open the lid less often. |
*Temperature control is set too low. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
*Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn, * Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the lid seal will
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| cracked or poorly fitted. |
| cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain |
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| desired temperature. |
| * | MaxFreeze switch is "ON". | * | Deactivate MaxFreeze switch. |
Interior freezer temperature | * | Temperature control is set too low. | * | Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several |
is too cold. |
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| hours for the temperature to stabilize. |
| * | MaxFreeze switch is "ON". | * | Deactivate MaxFreeze switch. |
Interior freezer temperature | * | Temperature control is set too | * | Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several |
is too warm. |
| warm. |
| hours for the temperature to stabilize. |
| * | Lid is opened too frequently or kept | * | Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more. |
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| open too long. |
| Open the lid less often. |
| * | Large amount of warm or hot food | * | Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its |
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| have been stored recently. |
| selected temperature. |
| * | Freezer has recently been | * | Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down completely. |
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| disconnected for a period of time. |
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Freezer external surface | * | The external freezer walls can be | * | This is normal while the compressor works to transfer |
temperature is warm. |
| as much as 30ºF warmer than room |
| heat from inside the freezer cabinet. |
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| temperature. |
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SOUND AND NOISE |
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Louder sound levels | * | Modern freezers have increased | * | This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is |
whenever freezer is on. |
| storage capacity and more stable |
| low, you might hear the compressor running while it |
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| temperatures. They require heavy |
| cools the interior. |
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| duty compressors. |
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Louder sound levels when | * | Freezer operates at higher | * | This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as |
compressor comes on. |
| pressures during the start of the ON |
| freezer continues to run. |
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| cycle. |
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Popping or cracking sound | * | Metal parts undergo expansion and | * | This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as |
when compressor comes |
| contraction, as in hot water pipes. |
| freezer continues to run. |
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