Avanti CF1510, CF1010, CF2010 Problems With Your Freezer, Troubleshooting Guide, Possible Cause

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER

You can solve many common freezer 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
Freezer does not operate.			Not plugged in.
			The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
			The freezer temperature control is set at "0/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.
			The freezer has recently been disconnected for a
			period of time. Four hours are required for the
			freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the freezer is too warm.			Temperature control is set too warm.			Turn the
			control to a cooler setting and allow several hours
			for the temperature to stabilize.
			Door is kept open too long or is opened too
			frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time
			the door is opened. Open the door less often.
			The door is not closed completely.
			The door gasket does not seal properly.
			A large amount of warm or hot food might have
			been stored recently. Wait until the freezer has
			had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
			The freezer has recently been disconnected for a
			period of time. Four hours are required for the
			freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the freezer is too cold.			Temperature control is set too cold.			Turn the
			control to a warmer setting and allow several
			hours for the temperature to stabilize.
			Fast Freeze switch is turned on. This causes
			continuous running of the compressor and
			bypasses the temperature control.
Temperature of external freezer surface is warm.			The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30οF
			warmer than room temperature. This is normal
			while the compressor works to transfer heat from
			inside the freezer cabinet.
Popping or cracking sound when compressor			Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,
comes on.			as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will
			level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling.			Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating
			throughout the system. This is normal.
Vibrations.			Check to assure that the freezer is		on a level
			surface.	uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the
			Floor is
		floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can
		adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by
		putting wood or metal shims under part of the
		freezer.
			The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the
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