TROUBLESHOOTING | 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 | ||
GUIDE | appliance. |
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APPLIANCE OPERATION |
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Appliance does not run. | * Appliance is plugged into a circuit | * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the |
| that has a ground fault | outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. |
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| * Temperature control is in the | * See Thermostat Setting. |
| "OFF" position. |
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| * Appliance may not be plugged in, | * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. |
| or plug may be loose. |
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| * House fuse blown or tripped circuit | * Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. |
| breaker. | Reset circuit breaker. |
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| * Power outage | * Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. |
Appliance runs too much | * Room or outside weather is hot. | * It's normal for the appliance to work harder under |
or too long. |
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| * Appliance has recently been | * It takes 24 hours for the appliance to cool down |
| disconnected for a period of time. | completely. |
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| * Large amount of warm or hot food | * Warm food will cause appliance to run more until the |
| have been stored recently. | desired temperature is reached. |
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| * Door is opened too frequently or | * Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run |
| kept open too long. | more. Open the door less often. |
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| * Appliance door may be slightly | * See "Door Problems". |
| * Temperature control is set too low. | * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several |
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| * Appliance gaskets are dirty, worn, | * Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the lid seal will |
| cracked or poorly fitted. | cause appliance to run longer in order to maintain |
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Interior appliance | * Temperature control is set too low. | * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several |
temperature is too cold. |
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Interior appliance | * 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. |
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| * Door is opened too frequently or | * Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run |
| kept open too long. | more. Open the door less often. |
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| * Appliance door may be slightly | * See "Door Problems". |
| * Large amount of warm or hot food | * Wait until the appliance has had a chance to reach |
| have been stored recently. | its selected temperature. |
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| * Appliance has recently been | * Appliance requires 24 hours to cool down |
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Appliance external | * The external appliance walls can | * This is normal while the compressor works to |
surface temperature is | be as much as 30ºF warmer than | transfer heat from inside the appliance cabinet. |
warm. | room temperature. |
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SOUND AND NOISE |
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Louder sound levels | * Modern appliances have increased | * This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is |
whenever appliance is on. | storage capacity and more stable | low, you might hear the compressor running while it |
| temperatures. They require heavy | cools the interior. |
| duty compressors. |
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Louder sound levels | * Appliance operates at higher | * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as |
when compressor comes | pressures during the start of the ON | appliance continues to run. |
on. | cycle. |
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Popping or cracking | * Metal parts undergo expansion | * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as |
sound when compressor | and contraction, as in hot water | appliance continues to run. |
comes on. | pipes. |
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