TROUBLESHOOTRNG
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
materials in this appliance.
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FREEZER | DOES | NOT | RUN |
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Freezer | does | not |
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| Freezer | is plugged | into | a circuit | |||||||||
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| Temperature control is in the | ||||||||||
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| OFF | position. |
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| Freezer may not be plugged in, | ||||||||||
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| House fuse blown or tripped |
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| Power | outage. |
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Freezer | runs | too | much | Or | tOO |
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| Freezer | has | recently | been |
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| Large amounts of warm or hot | ||||||||||
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| food have been stored recently. | ||||||||||
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| Doors are opened too frequently | ||||||||||
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| Freezer door may be sfightly |
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| Temperature Control is set too | ||||||||||
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| Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, | ||||||||||
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interior | Freezer | temperature | is | , | Temperature | Control | is | set | too | |||||||||||
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mntedor | Freezer | temperature | is | , | Temperature | Control | is | set | too | |||||||||||
too | warm, |
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| , Door | is kept open too long or is | ||||||||||
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Freezer | external | surface |
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| be as | much | as | 30°F | warmer |
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| than | room | temperature. |
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SOUND |
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Louder | sound | mevels whenever | , | Modern | freezers |
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freezer | is | on. |
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Longer | sound | mevels when |
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compressor |
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CORRECTION
Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
See Setting the Temperature Control Section.
,Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
,Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call IocaI Electric Company.
,It'snormal for the freezer to work harder under these conditions.
,It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely.
,Warm food wil! cause freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached.
Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more. Open doors less often.
,See ""DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
,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 the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
,Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is opened. Open the door less often.
,See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
,Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
,Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
,This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
,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.
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