Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem, check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM
Freezer will not run.
Motor runs too long or temperature is too low.
CHECK IF
. Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.
. House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Also check if a
m Electricity has failed.
a Temperature Control is turned on.
. Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage.
lExcessive frost or a package is holding the door open.
mLarge amounts of unfrozen food have been added to the freezer.
WHAT TO DO
1 Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
lReplace fuse with a
nSee “Ifelectricity goes off” on page 5.
m Turn Temperature Control to a numbered position.
lFirmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
nDefrost freezer or reposition package.
nAdd no more than 2 to 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space at a time. Adding large amounts of unfrozen food will cause the motor to run longer.
l Weather is hot and muggy.
| . | There is enough | air circulation |
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| space above and behind the freezer. | |
Freezer clicks but does not run. | l | Electricity failed | and has been |
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| restored. |
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lIf the temperature outside or inside the room is warm, motor running longer is normal. Freezer should not be used in an area where the temperature exceeds 110°F (43.3”C).
. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space on top of freezer and 1 inch (2.5 cm) at back for proper air circulation.
nUnplug the freezer for 30 minutes to allow the refrigeration system to equalize.
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