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A warm cabinet exterior as the refrigeration system transfers
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cabinet walls.
The sound of the high-efficiency compressor motor.
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Freezer does not
Temperature control
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
operate or Power-On
in OFF position.
Light is not on
Freezer is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Freezer starts/stops
Door/lid left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too frequently
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
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set too cold.
Freezer operates
Door/lid left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too long
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
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space around cabinet.
Fast Freeze switch is in the
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ON position (on some models).
Noisy operation
Floor may be weak, causing
• Placing 2 X 4’s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the length of
or cabinet vibrates
freezer to vibrate when
the freezer will help support it and may reduce vibration.
compressor is on.
Cabinet is not positioned •
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solidly on floor.
uneven floor.
Freezer temperature
Door/lid left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door/lid open.
too warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
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