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Troubleshooting (Cont.)
Problem
Solution
The external
freezer surface is
warm.
The exterior freezer walls can be warmer than room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from
inside the freezer cabinet.
The compressor
runs continuously,
or turns on and off
very frequently.
Select a lower temperature setting.
Check that the door is closed completely and that the door
gasket is clean and seals properly.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet
and/or the door is frequently opened.
Check that any ventilation openings are not obstructed.
If the freezer was recently disconnected for some time, it will
need at least 2 hours before it will have cooled down to the set
temperature.
If the room temperature is hotter than usual, the compressor has
to work harder to maintain the correct temperature.
Excessive frost
and ice has built
up.
Ensure the door is not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing.
Check that the door gasket is intact and clean.
Ensure the freezer is defrosted periodically.
Vibrations
Ensure the floor is even and the freezer is not touching a wall.
Strange noises
Normal operating sounds (described below) are no cause for
concern.
Faint gurgling or bubbling sounds, like water boiling, are
produced when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or
tubing at the back of the freezer to the cooling plate/evaporator.
Whirring sounds or pulsating noises from the compressor are
produced when the compressor is on and the refrigerant is being
pumped through the coils.
Faint clicking noises are produced when the thermostat cuts in
and out, which controls the compressor.
