SERVICE MANUAL
Mod
el: HCM071AW
14
Issue 2011-01-28
Rev.
Ref1101S019V0
Chapter 8 Trouble shooting
8-1. Normal phenomena
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Temperature control in OFF or
Min or 0 position.
Move the control to a temperature setting.
Freezer is unplugged.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Freezer does not
operate or
Power-On Light is
not on
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker
Door/lid left open.
Check to see if package is holding door/lid
open.
Too frequent or too long to
door/lid openings.
Freezer
starts/stops too
frequently
Temperature control set too
cold.
See about the operation of the freezer
Door/lid left open.
Check to see if package is holding door/lid
open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control set too
cold.
See About the operation of the freezer
Inadequate air circulation
space around cabinet.
See Preparing to install the freezer
Freezer operates
too long
Fast Freeze switch is in the
ON position (on some
models)
See About the operation of the freezer
Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Placing 2 X 4s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the
length of the freezer will help support it and
may reduce vibration.
Noisy operation
or cabinet
vibrates
Cabinet is not positioned
solidly on floor
See Preparing to install the freezer Or use
shims for uneven floor
Door/lid left open.
Check to see if package is holding door/lid
open.
Freezer
temperature too
warm
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control OFF or
Min or 0 positions.
Move the control to a temperature setting.
Freezer is unplugged.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Foods defrosting
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker
