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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER
You can solve many common freezer problems easily , saving you the cost of a
possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem
before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
Freezer does not operate.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
Temperature inside the freezer is too
warm.
Temperature inside the freezer is too cold.
Popping or cracking sound when
compressor
comes on.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water
boiling.
Vibrations.
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.
Moisture forms on outside of freezer.
The door will not close properly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
freezer.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct
clearances.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a
period of time. Four hours are required for the freezer
to cool down completely.
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the
control to a cooler setting and allow several hours 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.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might have
been stored recently. Wait until the freezer has had a
chance to reach its selected temperature. The freezer
has recently been disconnected for a period of time.
Four hours are required for the freezer to cool down
completely.
Temperature control is set too cold.
Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
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.
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating
throughout the system. This is normal.
Check to assure that the freezer is level.
Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can adequately
support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or
metal shims under part of the freezer.
The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the freezer
and move it from the wall.
See "Installation
Instruction".
Weather is hot and humid, which increases
internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.
Door is slightly open,
causing cold air from inside the
freezer to meet warm moist air from outside.
The freezer is
not level. The
gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.
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