1.Remove all frozen food.

2.Unplug the freezer.

3.Clean it thoroughly.

Moving Care

4.Tape the freezer shut and tape the electrical cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new home, refer to the “Installation Instructions” and “Freezer Use” sections for information on installation and setting the controls.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call...

Your freezer will not operate

 

The lights do not work

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Is the Temperature Control turned to the OFF position? See “Using the Control.”

Is the freezer defrosting (on some models)? Recheck to see whether the freezer is operating in 30 minutes. Your freezer will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See “Changing the Light Bulb.”

There is water in the defrost drain pan (on some models)

Is the freezer defrosting? The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.

Is it more humid than normal? When it is humid, expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate.

The motor seems to run too much

Is there excessive frost or a package preventing the door from closing? Defrost and clean the freezer, or move the package so the door closes properly.

Is the room temperature hotter than normal? The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, your motor will run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, it will run even more.

Has a large amount of food just been added to the freezer? Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer. The motor normally will run longer to cool the freezer back down.

Is the door opened often? The motor will run longer when this occurs. Conserve energy by getting all items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as possible.

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