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Tips
Installation
Instructions
Safety
Instructions
Operating
Instructions
Before you call for service…
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Freezer external surface
The external freezer walls can be
•
This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
temperature is warm
as much as 30°F warmer than
heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
room temperature.
Louder sound levels
Modern freezers have increased
•
This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low,
whenever freezer is on
storage capacity and more stable
you might hear the compressor running while it cools
temperatures. They require a
the interior.
high-efficiency compressor.
Longer sound levels
Freezer operates at higher
•
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
when compressor
pressures during the start of
freezer continues to run.
comes on
the
ON
cycle.
Popping or cracking sound
Metal parts undergo expansion and
•
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
when compressor comes on
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
freezer continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is
•
This is normal.
sound, like boiling water
circulating throughout the system.
Moisture forms on inside
Weather is hot and humid, which
•
This is normal.
freezer walls
increases internal rate of frost
buildup.
Door may not be seating properly.
•
See
Preparing to install the freezer.
Door is kept open too long, or is
•
Open the door less often.
opened too frequently.
Odors in freezer
Interior needs to be cleaned.
•
Clean interior with sponge, warm water and baking soda.
Foods with strong odors are in
•
Cover the food tightly.
the freezer.
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