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Freezer storage drawers should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper or
paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer
less efficient.
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Organize and label stored items to reduce door openings and extended
searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door
as soon as possible.
You can easily solve many common problems with your freezer, saving you the
cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can
correct the problem before calling the service provider.
Problem
Freezer does not operate.
Compressor turns on and off
frequently.
Vibrations
The freezer seems to be making
too much noise.
The door will not close properly.
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Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker has tripped or the fuse has
blown.
Room temperature is warmer than usual.
Too many new items have been added to the
freezer.
The door is opened 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.
Check to be sure the freezer is level.
A rattling noise may come from the flow of
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in the
freezer.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls
may cause popping and crackling noises.
The unit is not level.
The unit is not level.
The door was reversed and not properly
re-installed.
The drawers are out of position.
Possible Cause
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