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Normal operating characteristics.
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„ A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers
heat from the inside to the outside through the exterior
cabinet walls.
„ The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer does not Temperature control • Move the control to a temperature setting.
operate or Power-On in OFF position.
Light is not on
Freezer is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Freezer starts/stops Door/lid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too frequently
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
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set too cold.
Freezer operates Door/lid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too long
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
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set too cold.
 Inadequate air circulation • See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HU
space around cabinet.
Fast Freeze switch is in the • See $ERXWWKHRSHUDWLRQRI\RXUIUHH]HU
 ON position (on some models).
Noisy operation Floor may be weak, causing • Placing 2 X 4’s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
or cabinet vibrates freezer to vibrate when the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned • See 3UHSDULQJWRLQVWDOOWKHIUHH]HUOr use shims for
 solidly on floor.  uneven floor.
Freezer temperature Door/lid left open. • Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.