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Occurrence
Possible cause Solution
Freezer not
* Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
*
Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
outlet
* Power outage. Check house lights. * Call local electric company.
* A House fuse blown or circuit * Change fuse or call electrician.
breaker tripped.
* Freezer control is set too warm. * Set freezer control to a colder setting until
the freezer temperature satisfactory.
* Freezer location too near to the wall * Move the freezer so that it has adequate air
Not Cold
or heat sources. circulation or not close to heat sources.
* Door are opened too frequently or
* Open the door less often and close the
too long or slightly open. door completely.
* Large amounts of warm or hot food * Wait until freezer has a change to reach its
may have been stored recently. selected temperature.
* Floor is uneven or weak. * Leveling the height and be sure floor is
Abnormal
solid and can adequately support freezer.
Noise
* Item placed on the top or left at * Remove items.
back side of freezer.
Odor
* Interior needs to be cleaned. * Clean interior with sponge, warm water and
Formation
baking soda.
* Food with strong odor is in the freezer. * Cover food completely.
Moisture
* The weather is hot and humid which
* This is normal.
Collects on
increases the rate of frost build up
the inside
and internal sweating.
. Walls
* Door are opened too frequently or * Open the door less often and move package
too long or slightly open. that keep door from closing.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED!
IF YOU FEEL YOUR FREEZER IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, CHECK THESE POSSIBLE
CAUSES FIRST :
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