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Avoid Service Checklist

OCCURRENCE

FREEZERDOESNOTRUN

Before calling for service,

review this list. It may save you both time and

expense.

This list includes common occurrences

that are not the result of

defective

workmanship

or materials

in this appliance.

SOLUTION

Check to be sure freezer is not plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt.

Ifyou

are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.

Temperature control is in the OFF position. See Setting the Temperatu re Control Section.

Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose. Be 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.

Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the 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 have been stored recently. Warm food will cause the

freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached.

Door is kept open too long or too frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time the door

is opened. Open the door less often.

Freezer door may be slightly open. See Occu rrence "Door Problems."

Tern peratu re control is set too cold. Turn the control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several

hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the

door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature.

Temperatures inside the freezer are

Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours

too cold.

for the temperature

to stabilize.

Temperatures

inside the freezer are too

Temperature controlis set toowarm. Turn the contralto a colder setting. Allow several hours

warm,

for the temperature

to stabilize.

Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time

the door is opened. Open the door less often.

Door may be open slightly. See Occurrence section "Door Problems."

Large amounts of warm or hot food might have been stored recently. Wait until the freezer

has had a chance to reach its selected temperatu re.

Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. Freezer requires 4 hours to cool

down completely.

Temperature

of external freezer

surface is warm.

SOUNDAND NOISE

Louder sou nd levels whenever

freezer is on,

The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30 ° F warmer than room temperature.

This is

normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.

Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures. They require

a high efficiency compressor.

When the surrounding

noise level is low, you might hear the

compressor running while it cools the interior.

Loudersound

levels when compressor

comeson,

Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. This is normal. Sound

will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.

Popping or cracking sound when

compressorcomeson.

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound

will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.