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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Foods defrosting
Temperature control
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
in OFF position.
Freezer is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Door/lid left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Freezer temperature
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set too cold.
Fast Freeze switch is in the
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ON position or has run for too
long (on some models).
Moisture forms on
Not unusual during
• Wipe surface dry.
outside of cabinet
periods of high humidity.
Interior light
No power at outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
does not work
Freezer is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
(on some models)
Light bulb burned out.
• Replace bulb.
Door/lid won’t fully
Package holding door/lid open.
close by itself
Slow starting time
Built-in overload protection.
after being off
Excessive frost
Door/lid left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
buildup
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
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