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Noisy operation |
| Floor may be weak, causing | • Placing 2 X 4’s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of |
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| freezer to vibrate when | the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration. |
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| Cabinet is not positioned | •Adjust legs (on Upright models). See Preparing to |
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| solidly on floor. | install the freezer. Or use shims for uneven floor. |
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| Freezer is touching the wall. | •Level freezer or move slightly. See Level Freezers. |
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Freezer temperature |
| Door/lid left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
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| door/lid openings. |
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| Temperature control is set | •Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for |
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| too warm. | the temperature to stabilize. |
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| Large amounts of water or hot food •Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its | |
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| may have been stored recently. | selected temperature. |
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| Freezer has been disconnected | •Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely. |
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Foods defrosting |
| Temperature control | •Move the control to a temperature setting. |
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| in OFF position. |
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| Freezer is unplugged. | • Push the plug completely into the outlet. |
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| The fuse is blown/circuit | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| breaker is tripped. |
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| Door/lid left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
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Freezer temperature |
| Temperature control | •See About the operation of your freezer. |
too cold |
| set too cold. |
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Moisture forms on |
| Not unusual during | •Wipe surface dry. |
outside of cabinet |
| periods of high humidity. |
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| Door may not be seating properly, •See Preparing to install the freezer. | |
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| causing cold air from inside the |
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| freezer to meet warm moist air |
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Interior light does |
| No power at outlet. | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| Freezer is unplugged. | • Push the plug completely into the outlet. | |
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| Light bulb burned out. | •Replace bulb. |
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Door/lid won’t fully |
| Legs need adjusting. | • See Preparing to install the freezer. |
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| Package holding door/lid open. |
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Slow starting time |
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Excessive frost |
| Door/lid left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open. |
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions
Instructions | Installation |