Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them
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in the freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
Freezer storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or
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paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer
less efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches.
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Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon
as possible.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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
CAUSES
Freezer does not
Not plugged in.
operate
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
The freezer temperature control is set at "0/OFF".
Compressor turns on
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
and off frequently
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 inside the
Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a
freezer is too warm
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 inside the
Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a
freezer is too cold
warmer setting and allow several hours for the temperature
to stabilize.
Fast Freeze switch is turned on. This causes continuous
running of the compressor and bypasses the temperature
control.
Temperature of external
The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30ºF
freezer surface is warm
warmer than room temperature. This is normal while the
compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer
cabinet.
Popping or cracking
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in
sound when
hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will level off or
compressor comes on
disappear as freezer continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout
sound, like water
the system. This is normal.
boiling
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CHEST FREEZER
PROBLEM
CAUSES
Vibrations
Check to assure that the freezer is on a level surface.
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. Re-level the freezer and
move it from the wall.
See "Installation Instructions".
Moisture forms on
Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of
inside freezer walls
frost build-up. This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently.
Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.
Moisture forms on
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the
outside of freezer
freezer to meet warm moist air from outside.
The door will not close
The freezer is not on a level surface.
properly
The gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.