Troubleshooting - Summit CF12L Instruction Manual

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.
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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Guide
Not plugged in.
Circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown.
The freezer temperature control is set at OFF.
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.
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.
freezer and move it from the wall.
See Installation Instructions.
8
POSSIBLE CAUSE
This is normal.
Re-level the