Whirlpool WHA30 Use & Care Manual page 17

Motor seems to be working too much
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials such as gasoline away
from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
• Is there too much ice? Or is an object preventing
lid from closing?
Defrost and clean freezer. If necessary, rearrange food
inside the product so lid closes properly.
• Is room temperature warmer than usual?
The motor will work longer under warmer weather
conditions. At normal temperatures, the motor works
approximately 40 % to 80 % of the time.
• Has a big amount of food been placed in the
freezer?
Placing a big amount of food heats the freezer inside.
The motor will work longer to stabilize freezer
temperature. Do not place more food than the freezer
can freeze in 24 hours – approximately 2 to 3 pounds
(0.907 to 1.360 kg) of food per cubic foot in the freezer.
• Is lid opened too often?
The motor will work longer under this condition. To save
energy, get all the food you need from the freezer at
once. Keep food organized and easy to find. Close lid
immediately after getting the food you want.
• Is control set according to environmental
conditions?
See item "How to operate the temperature control".
• Is lid not closing properly?
Firmly push the lid to close it. If it doesn't close to the
end, see "Lid does not fully close".
• Is magnetic rubber sealing properly around the lid?
Call a qualified technician.
• Is there enough air circulation around the freezer?
See "Location requirements".
NOTE: If your problem is none of the above, remember
that a new freezer works longer than an old one because
of the high efficiency of the motor.
Temperature is too high
• Is lid opened too often?
The freezer will get warm when that occurs. To keep the
freezer cold, try to get everything you need from the freezer
at once. Keep food organized and easy to find. Close lid
immediately after getting the food you want.
• Has a big amount of food been placed in the freezer?
Wait a few hours for freezer to go back to its normal
temperature.
• Is control set according to environmental conditions?
See item "How to operate the temperature control".
Lid does not fully close
• Is food preventing lid from closing?
Rearrange food inside the product so lid closes properly.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials such as gasoline away
from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
• Are gaskets/rubber seal dirty or sticky?
Clean gaskets and rubber seal according to "Taking care of
the freezer".
• Is freezer unstable?
Level freezer. See "Location requirements".
It is hard to open the lid
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials such as gasoline away
from freezer.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
• Are gaskets/rubber seal dirty or sticky?
Clean gaskets and rubber seal according to "Taking Care
of the Freezer".
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