
SERVICE MANUAL
Model: BD-181SAA, BD-271SAA
16
Issue 2011-2-10
Rev.
Ref1102S001V0
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.
Closed the door or reduce the times of
opening the door
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.
Closed the door or reduce the times of
opening the door
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.
Closed the door or reduce the times of
opening the door
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