TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM
Freezer does not
operate
Freezer starts/
stops too
frequently
Freezer operates
too long
Noisy operation or
cabinet vibrates
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Temperature control
set to OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/
circuit breaker is
tripped.
Lid left open.
Too frequent or too
long lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Lid left open.
Too frequent or too
long lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Inadequate air
circulation space
around cabinet.
Room or outside
weather is hot.
Freezer has been
disconnected recently
for a period of time.
Large amounts of
warm or hot food
have been stored
recently.
Floor may be weak,
causing freezer
to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not
positioned solidly on
floor.
Freezer is touching
the wall.
SOLUTION
Turn the temperature control to a
setting between 1 and 7.
Push the plug completely into the
outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Check to see if package is holding
lid open.
Open the lid less often.
See About the operation of your
freezer.
Check to see if package is holding
lid open.
Open the lid less often.
See About the operation of your
freezer.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
It's normal for the freezer to work
harder under these conditions.
It takes 6-8 hours for the freezer to
cool down completely.
Warm food will cause the freezer
to run more until the desired
temperature is reached
Check to make sure freezer is
located on solid floor and use shims,
as needed, to level the unit.
See Preparing to install the freezer.
Use shims, as needed, to level the
unit.
Level freezer or move slightly. See
Level Freezers.
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