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TROUBLESHOOTING

Many common upright freezer problems are easily resolved. Try the troubleshooting suggestions below

to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department.

The following characteristics are normal and should not be looked upon as a problem:

 A gentle trickling (water) sound caused by coolant flowing through the pipe.

 Compressor operating at high temperature.

Problem Possible Cause Probable Correction

The machine won't

operate.

 The upright freezer is unplugged.

 The fuse is blown.

 The upright freezer power switch

is OFF

 Plug the upright freezer in.

 Replace fuse.

 Turn the upright freezer power on by

turning the temperature control knob

Noise during operation

 The feet are not leveled and

locked.

 Certain sounds are normal

 Level and lock the feet. See Leveling

the upright freezer

 See “Normal Sounds”

The upright freezer does

not cool sufficiently

 Door being opened frequently

 Door left open for a while

 Not enough adequate clearance

 Upright Freezer is overfilled

 Ambient temperature is high

 Refrain from opening the upright

freezer door recurrently

 Make sure to close upright freezer

door

 Follow recommended clearance

measurements. See Installation

Clearances

Foods defrosting

 Unit is OFF

 Freezer is unplugged

 The fuse is blown/circuit breaker

is tripped

 Door is open

 Too frequent or too long door

openings

 Move the control to a temperature

setting

 Push the plug completely into the

outlet

 Replace fuse or reset the breaker

 Check to see if an object is holding

the door open

Excessive frost buildup

 Door/lid left open too frequent or

too long door openings

 High humidity

 Check to see if an object is holding

the door open

Freezer external surface is

warm

 The external freezer walls can be

as much as 30°F warmer than

room temperature

 This is normal while the compressor

works to transfer heat from inside the

freezer cabinet

Moisture forms on inside

freezer walls

 Weather is hot and humid, which

increases internal rate of frost

buildup

 Door may not be seating properly

 Door is kept open too long, or is

opened too frequently

 This is normal

 Check door installation

 Open the door less often

Odors in freezer

 Interior needs to be cleaned

 Food with strong odors are in the

freezer

 Clean interior with sponge, warm

water, and baking soda

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