8
Avoid
Service
Checklist
Before
calling
for
service,
review
this
list.
It
may
save
you
both
time
and
expense.
This
list
includes
common
occurrences
that
are
not
the
result
of
defective
workmanship
or
materials
in
this
appliance.
Check
to
be
sure
freezer
is
not
plugged
into
a
circuit
that
has
ground
fault
interrupt.
If
you
are
unsure
about
the
outlet,
have
it
checked
by
a
certified
technician.
Temperature
control
is
in
the
OFF
position.
See
Setting
the
Temperature
Control
Section.
Freezer
may
not
be
plugged
in,
or
plug
may
be
loose.
Be
sure
plug
is
tightly
pushed
into
electrical
outlet.
House
fuse
has
blown,
or
circuit
breaker
has
tripped.
Check/reset
circuit
breaker,
or
replace
fuse
with
15
amp.
time
delay
fuse.
Power
outage.
Check
house
lights.
Call
local
electric
company.
Room
or
outside
weather
is
hot.
It
is
normal
for
the
freezer
to
work
harder
under
these
conditions.
Freezer
had
recently
been
disconnected
for
a
period
of
time.
Freezer
requires
4
hours
to
cool
down
completely.
Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently. Warm food will cause the
freezer
to
run
more
until
the
desired
temperature
is
reached.
Door
is
kept
open
too
long
or
too
frequently.
Warm
air
enters
the
freezer
every
time
the
door
is
opened.
Open
the
door
less
often.
Freezer
door
may
be
slightly
open.
See
Occurrence
“Door
Problems.”
Temperature
control
is
set
too
cold.
Turn
the
control
knob
to
a
warmer
setting.
Allow
several
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Freezer
gasket
is
dirty,
worn,
cracked,
or
poorly
fitted.
Clean
or
change
gasket.
Leaks
in
the
door
seal
will
cause
freezer
to
run
longer
in
order
to
maintain
desired
temperature.
Temperature
control
is
set
too
cold.
Turn
the
control
to
a
warmer
setting.
Allow
several
hours
for
the
temperature
to
stabilize.
Temperature
control
is
set
too
warm.
Turn
the
control
to
a
colder
setting.
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.
Door
may
be
open
slightly.
See
Occurrence
section
“Door
Problems.”
Large
amounts
of
warm
or
hot
food
might
have
been
stored
recently.
Wait
until
the
freezer
has
had
a
chance
to
reach
its
selected
temperature.
Freezer
has
recently
been
disconnected
for
a
period
of
time.
Freezer
requires
4
hours
to
cool
down
completely.
The
exterior
freezer
walls
can
be
as
much
as
30°F
warmer
than
room
temperature.
This
is
normal
while
the
compressor
works
to
transfer
heat
from
inside
the
freezer
cabinet.
Modern
freezers
have
increased
storage
capacity
and
more
even
temperatures.
They
require
a
high
efficiency
compressor.
When
the
surrounding
noise
level
is
low,
you
might
hear
the
compressor
running
while
it
cools
the
interior.
Freezer
operates
at
higher
pressures
during
the
start
of
the
ON
cycle.
This
is
normal.
Sound
will
level
off
or
disappear
as
freezer
continues
to
run.
Metal
parts
undergo
expansion
and
contraction,
as
in
hot
water
pipes.
This
is
normal.
Sound
will
level
off
or
disappear
as
freezer
continues
to
run.
FREEZER DOES NOT RUN
OCCURRENCE
SOLUTION
Freezer runs too much or too long.
Temperatures inside the freezer are
too cold.
Temperatures inside the freezer are too
warm.
Temperature of external freezer
surface is warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder
sound
levels
whenever
freezer
is
on.
Louder
sound
levels
when
compressor
comes
on.
Popping
or
cracking
sound
when
compressor
comes
on.
