AVOID SERVICE

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

CHECKLIST

appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

CORRECTION

FREEZER DOES NOT RUN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Thermostat Setting.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

*

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

conditions.

 

*

Freezer has recently been

*

It takes 24 hours for the freezer to cool down

 

 

disconnected for a period of time.

 

completely.

 

*

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.

 

*

Door/lid is opened too frequently or

*

Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more.

 

 

kept open too long.

 

Open the door/lid less often.

 

*

Freezer door/lid may be slightly

*

See "Door/lid Problems".

 

 

open.

 

 

*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 door/lid seal will

 

 

cracked or poorly fitted.

 

cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain

 

 

 

 

desired temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

Interior freezer temperature

*

Temperature control is set too low.

*

Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several

is too cold.

 

 

 

hours for the temperature to stabilize.

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.

 

*

Door/lid is opened too frequently or

*

Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more.

 

 

kept open too long.

 

Open the door/lid less often.

 

*

Freezer door/lid may be slightly

*

See "Door/lid Problems".

 

 

open.

 

 

 

*

Large amount of warm or hot food

*

Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its

 

 

have been stored recently.

 

selected temperature.

 

*

Freezer has recently been

*

Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down completely.

 

 

disconnected for a period of time.

 

 

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.

 

 

temperature.

 

 

SOUND AND NOISE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

temperatures. They require high

 

cools the interior.

 

 

efficiency compressors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

cycle.

 

 

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.

on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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