SERVICE MANUAL
Model: BD-429GAA
14
Issue 2009-03-09
Rev.
Ref0903S021V0
Chapter 8 Trouble shooting
8-1. Normal phenomena
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Freezer does not
operate or
Power-On Light is
not on
Temperature control in
OFF
or
Min
or
0
position.
Move the control to a temperature setting.
Freezer is unplugged.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker
Freezer
starts/stops too
frequently
Door/lid left open.
Check to see if package is holding door/lid
open.
Too frequent or too long to
door/lid openings.
Temperature control set too
cold.
See About the operation of your freezer
Freezer operates
too long
Door/lid left open.
Check to see if package is holding door/lid
open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Temperature control set too
cold.
See About the operation of your freezer
Inadequate air circulation
space around cabinet.
See Preparing to install the freezer
Fast Freeze switch is in the
ON
position (on some
models)
See About the operation of your freezer
Noisy operation or
cabinet vibrates
Floor may be weak, causing
freezer to vibrate when
compressor is on.
Placing 2 X 4s (51 mm X 102 mm) under the
length of the freezer will help support it and
may reduce vibration.
Cabinet is not positioned
solidly on floor
See Preparing to install the freezer Or use
shims for uneven floor
Freezer
temperature too
warm
Door/lid left open.
Check to see if package is holding door/lid
open.
Too frequent or too long
door/lid openings.
Foods defrosting
Temperature control
OFF
or
Min
or
0
positions.
Move the control to a temperature setting.
Freezer is unplugged.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker
