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TROUBLESHOOTING | Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes | |
GUIDE | common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this | |
Freezer. |
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PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
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, |
| has a ground fault interrupt. | have it checked by a certified technician. |
*Temperature control is in the "OFF" * See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL"
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*Freezer may not be plugged in, or * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. plug may be loose.
*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 |
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| have been stored recently. |
| desired temperature is reached. |
| * | Door is opened too frequently or | * | Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run more. |
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| kept open too long. |
| Open the door less often. |
| * Freezer door may be slightly open. | * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". | ||
| * | Temperature control is set too low. | * | Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several |
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| hours for the temperature to stabilize. |
| * | Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn, | * | Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door 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. |
Interior Freezer | * | Temperature control is set too low. | * | Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several |
temperature is too cold. |
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Interior Freezer | * | Temperature control is set too | * | Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several |
temperature is too warm. |
| warm. |
| hours for the temperature to stabilize. |
| * | Door is opened too frequently or | * | Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run more. |
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| kept open too long. |
| Open the door less often. |
| * Freezer door may be slightly open. | * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". | ||
| * | Large amount of warm or hot food | * | Wait until the Freezer has had a chance to reach its |
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| selected temperature. |
| * | Freezer has recently been | * | Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down completely. |
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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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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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