Before You CalJ
Problem
iCause
RUNNING
OF FREEZER
Freezer does not
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run.
Freezer runs too
much or too long.
i Correction
Freezer is plugged
into a circuit
that has a ground fault interrupt.
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Temperature
Control is in the
OFF position.
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Freezer may not be plugged
in
or plug is loose.
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Hose fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
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Power outage.
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Room or outside weather
is hot.
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Freezer has recently
been dis-
connected
for a period
of time.
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Large amounts of warm or hot
food has been stored recently.
•
Lid is opened
too frequently
or
too long.
•
Freezer lid may be slightly
open.
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Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,
have it checked by a certified
technician.
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See Setting the Temperature
Control section.
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Ensure plug is tightly
pushed into outlet.
•
Check/replace
fuse with a ] 5 amp time-delay
fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
•
Check house lights. Call local electric
company.
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It's normal
for the freezer
to work longer under these
conditions.
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Temperature
control is set too
low
•
Freezer gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked,
or poorly
fitted.
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It takes 4 hours for the freezer
to cool down com-
pletely.
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Warm
food
will cause freezer
to run more until the
desired
temperature
is reached.
•
Warm
air entering
the freezer
causes it to run more.
Open
lid less often.
•
Ensure freezer
lid is tightly
closed.
FREEZER TEMPERATURES
Interior
freezer tern-
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perature is too cold.
Interior
freezer
temperature
is too
warm.
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Freezer
external
surface tempera-
ture is warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound lev-
els when
freezer
iS
on.
Louder sound lev-
els when
compres-
sor
comes
On.
Freezer control is set too low.
Freezer control is set too warm.
•
Lid is opened
too frequently
or
too long.
Lid may not be seating prop-
erly.
Large amounts of warm or hot
food has been stored recently.
Freezer has recently
been dis-
connected
for a period
of time.
The external
freezer
walls can
be as much as 30 ° F warmer
than room temperature.
•
Modern
freezers
have increased
storage capacity
and more sta-
ble temperatures.
They require
a high efficiency
compressor.
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Freezer operates
at higher pres-
sures during the start of the ON
cycle.
Turn control knob to a warmer
setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature
to stabilize.
Clean or change gasket.
Leaks in lid seal will cause
freezer
to run longer in order to maintain
desired
temperatures.
Set freezer
control to a warmer setting.
Allow sev-
eral hours for temperature
to stabilize.
Set fresh food control to a colder setting.
Allow sev-
eral hours for temperature
to stabilize.
Warm
air entering
the freezer
causes it to run more.
Open
lid less often.
See "LID PROBLEMS" section.
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Warm
food
will cause freezer
to run more until the
desired
temperature
is reached.
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Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
This is normal
while the compressor works to trans-
fer heat from inside the freezer
cabinet.
This is normal.
When the surrounding
noise is low,
you might
hear the compressor
running while
it
cools the interior.
This is normal.
Sound will level off or disappear
as
freezer
continues
to run.