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Avoid Service Checklist
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list
includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in
this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
SOLUTION
APPLIANCE DOES NOT RUN
• Appliance may be in defrost cycle, and the compressor orfan will not run.
• Temperature control is in the OFF position.
• Appliance may not be plugged in or plug may be loose. Be sure plug is tightly
pushed into electrical outlet.
• Fuse has blown, orcircuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse with 15 amp. time delay fuse.
• Power outage. Check lights. Call local electric company.
Appliance runs too much or too
long.
• Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the appliance to work harder under
these conditions.
• Appliance had recently been disconnected for a period of time. Appliance requires
24 hours to cool down completely.
• Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently. Warm food will
cause the appliance to run more until the desired temperature is reached.
• Door is kept open too long or too frequently. Warm air enters the appliance every
time the door is opened. Open the door less often.
Appliance door may be slightly open. See Occurrence section "Door Problems."
• Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control knob to a warmer setting.
Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• Appliance gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket.
Leaks in the door seal will cause appliance to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature.
Temperatures inside the
appliance are too cold.
• Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Temperatures inside the
appliance are too warm.
• Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a colder setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters the
appliance every time the door is opened. Open the door less often.
• Door may be open slightly. See Occurrence section "Door Problems."
• Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently. Wait until the
appliance has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
Temperature of external
appliance surface is warm.
• Appliance has recently been disconnected for a period of time. Appliance requires
24 hours to cool down completely.
• The product internal temperature will rise during the defrost cycle.
• Appliance cabinet is warm to the touch. Appliance is operating normally, removing
warm air form the inside.