Troubleshooting
To avoid risk electrical shock, personal injury, or death,
always disconnect electrical power source to the freezer
before attempting to service, unless test procedures require
power to be connected. When removing any wiring from terminals they must be replaced on the same terminals.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
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PROBLEM
CHECK
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Failed light activation
switch not turning off light
when switch is depressed.
Replace light activation
switch.
Wiring
connection
to
or
from light activation switch
improperly wired
bypassing switch.
Correct improper wiring
connection.
Door light activation
switch over-ride switch in
the “on” position
permitting light to remain
“on” with door closed.
(Present on some but not
all models).
Place over-ride switch in
the “door” position. Verify
light goes out.
Condenser fan operation.
Condenser fan blade
jammed against shroud or
otherwise bound.
Correct loose or incorrect
wiring connections.
Wiring
connection
to
and
from fan motor, terminal
block and thermostat
loose or incorrect
Correct loose or incorrect
wiring connections.
Condenser
fan
motor
failed
Replace condenser fan
assembly.
Condenser
airflow
blocked or restricted.
Condenser air flow
blocked by dirt, lint, trash,
etc.
Clean condenser to
restore airflow.
Airflow in or out of toe
space grille restricted.
Clear restriction to airflow
through toe space grille.
No obstruction to air flow
permitted in an area 3 feet
out from the grille.
Excessive frost build-up
on evaporator (interior
temperatures are normal
and frost pattern is
uniform).
Cabinet for proper sealing
(absence of air leaks).
Exterior door of unit not
hanging straight
preventing proper gasket
sealing.
Install door shim kit to
correct hang of door.
Door hinges bent
Install new hinge kit to
correct hang of door. Door
shims may also be
required. See hinge and
shim installation
instructions.
Air
leaks
at
locations
where refrigerant or
thermostat line electrical
wiring or thermostat
capillary tubes enter
cabinet interior.
Seal around these entry
points with refrigeration
putty (permagum) to
eliminate air leaks.
Door gasket torn or has
lost magnetism.
Replace gasket if stiff, torn
or has stiff, torn or weak
magnetism.
