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.

 

 

 

Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the

 

 

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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Avanti CF1526E, cf524cg instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause
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