Avoid Service Checklist 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 appliance.
OCCURRENCESOLUTION
FREEZERDOESNOT RUN
Temperature control is in the OFF position. See Setting the Femperature Control.
Check to be sure freezer is NOT plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt, If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician,
Freezer may not be pkJgged in, or plug may be loose. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet,
House fuse has blown, or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset circuit breaker, or replace fuse with 15 amp, time delay fuse,
Power outage, Check house lights, Call local electric company,
Freezer runs too much, or too long.
Temperatures inside freezer are too cold.
Temperatures inside freezer are too
warm.
Room or outside weather is hot, It is normal for freezer to work harder under these conditions.
Freezer had recently been disconnected for a period of time, Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely,
Large amounts of warm or hot food klavebeen stored recently, Warm food will cause freezer to run more, until desired temperature is reached,
Door is kept open too long, or too frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time door is opened. Open door less often.
Freezer door may be slightly open. See Occurrence section "Door Problems."
Temperature control issettoocold. Turn control knobtoa warmer setting. AIIowseveral hours for temperature to stabilize,
Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted, Clean or change gasket, Leaksin door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature.
Temperature control is set too cold, Turn control to a warmer setting, Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize,
Temperature control is set too warm, Turn control to a colder setting, Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize,
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters freezer every time door is opened, Open door less often,
Door may be open slightly. See Occurrence section "Door Problems."
Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently, Wait until freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature,
Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time, Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely,
Temperature of external freezer
Exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30'F warmer than room temperature, This is normal
surface is warm. | while compressor works to remove warm air from the inside freezer cabinet, |
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