Problem
Noisy operation
or cabinet vibrates
Freezer temperature
too warm
Foods defrosting
Freezer temperature
too cold
Moisture forms on
outside of cabinet
Interior light does
not work
(on some models)
Door/lid won't fully
close by itself
Slow starting time
after being off
Excessive frost
buildup
Possible Causes
Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned
solidly on floor.
Freezer is touching the wall.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control is set
too warm.
Large amounts of water or hot food •Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its
may have been stored recently.
Freezer has been disconnected
recently.
Temperature control
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
Door may not be seating properly, •See Preparing to install the freezer.
causing cold air from inside the
freezer to meet warm moist air
from the outside.
No power at outlet.
Freezer is unplugged.
Light bulb burned out.
Legs need adjusting.
Package holding door/lid open.
Built-in overload protection.
Door/lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
What To Do
• Placing 2 X 4's (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
•Adjust legs (on Upright models). See Preparing to
install the freezer. Or use shims for uneven floor.
•Level freezer or move slightly. See Level Freezers.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
•Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for
the temperature to stabilize.
selected temperature.
•Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
•Move the control to a temperature setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
•See About the operation of your freezer.
•Wipe surface dry.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
•Replace bulb.
• See Preparing to install the freezer.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
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