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Troubleshooting

PROBLEMS
FREEZER DOES NOT
OPERATE
FOOD TEMPERATURE
APPEARS TOO WARM
FOOD TEMPERATURE IS
TOO COLD
COMPRESSOR RUNS
TOO FREQUENTLY
FREEZER HAS AN ODOR
DANGER - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. To Be Repaired Only By
Trained Servie Personnel. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing
CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Consult Repair Manual/
Owner's Guide Before Attempting To Service This Product. All Safety Precautions Must be
Followed
CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Dispose Of Property In Accordance With Federal Or Local
Regulations. lammable Refrigerant Used
CAUTION - Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture Of Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handing
Instructions Carefully. Flammable Refrigerant Used
SOLUTIONS
• Check if Temperature control dial is in the "OFF" position. Choose "4"
to get started.
• Check if freezer is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the circuit breaker.
• Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether freezer will start.
• Frequent door openings.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach freezer
temperature.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Clean condenser coils (for models with exposed condenser coils).
• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
• If temperature setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting and
allow several hours for temperature to adjust.
• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high
temperature and humid days.
• Door may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of
time.
• Check door gasket for proper seal. Make sure door is completely
closed.
• Check freezer compartment for blockage from frozen food packages,
containers, etc.
• Clean interior of the freezer.
• Make sure foods are properly wrapped or sealed.
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