Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through “Before calling for assistance ...‘I below before calling for service on your appliance.
Before calling for assistance . . .
Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
PROBLEM | CHECK | THE FOLLOWING |
The freezer | l Is the | power cord plugged into a live circuit with the |
stops running | proper | voltage? |
l Is there a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker? l Has local power failed?
l Is the Temperature Control set to a numbered setting?
The motor seems to run too long
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Is there excessive frost or a package preventing the door from closing? Defrost and clean freezer or move package so door closes properly.
Has a large amount of unfrozen food been added to the freezer? The motor will naturally run longer. Add no more unfrozen food at one time than will freeze in 24 hours - approximately
Is the day hot and muggy, or the room too warm? The motor will naturally run longer to provide the correct amount of cooling.
Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer? See “Choosing the proper location” on page 6.
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