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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER?
You can solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try
the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Freezer does not operate properly.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.
The thermostat is set to the minimum or “1”
position.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
freezer.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct clearances.
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the freezer is level.
The freezer seems to make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling
sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your
freezer.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
The freezer is not level.
The door will not close properly.
The freezer is not level.
The door is reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
