Before You Call
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before
calling
for service,
review
this list. It may
save you time and
GUiDl:
expense.
This list includes
common
occurrences
that
are not the result
of
defective
workmanship
or materials
in this appliance.
CONCERN
POTENTIAL
CAUSE
COMMON
SOLUTION
APPLIANCE
OPERATION
Appliance
does
not
run.
Appliance
runs too
much or too long.
* Appliance
is plugged
into a circuit
that has a
ground
fault
interrupt.
* Temperature
control
is
in the OFF position.
* Appliance
may
not
be plugged
in or plug
may
be loose.
* House fuse blown
or
tripped
circuit
breaker.
* Power outage.
* Room or outside
weather
is hot.
* Appliance
has recently
been
disconnected
for
a period
of time.
* Large amounts
of warm
or hot food
have been
stored
recently.
* Door
is opened
too
frequently
or too long.
* Door
may
be
slightly
open.
* Temperature
Control
is
set too low.
* Gasket
is dirty, worn,
cracked,
or poorly
fitted.
* Use another
circuit.
If you are unsure about
the
outlet,
have it checked
by a certified
technician.
* See Setting
the Temperature
Control
Section.
* Ensure plug
is tightly
pushed
into
outlet.
* Check/replace
fuse with
a 15-amp
time-
delay
fuse. Reset circuit
breaker.
* Check house lights.
Call local electric
company.
* It's normal
for the appliance
to work
harder
under
these conditions.
* it takes
24 hours for the appliance
to cool
down
completely.
* Warm
food
will
cause appliance
to run more
until the desired
temperature
is reached.
* Warm
air entering
the appliance
causes it to
run more.
Open
doors
less often.
* See "DOOR
PROBLEMS"
in Before
You
Call.
* Turn control
knob
to a warmer
setting.
Allow
several
hours for the temperature
to stabilize.
* Clean
or change
gasket
(See "Care
and
Cleaning
Tips").
Worn,
cracked
or poorly
fitting
gaskets
should
be replaced.
Interior
temperature
* Temperature
Control
is
* Turn the control
to a warmer
setting.
Allow
is too cold.
set too low.
several
hours for the temperature
to stabilize.
Interior
temperature
is too warm,
* Temperature
Control
is
set too warm.
* Door
is kept open
too
long
or is opened
too frequently.
* Door
may
not be
seating
properly.
* Large amounts
of warm
or hot food
may have
been stored recently.
* Appliance
has recently
been
disconnected
for
a period
of time.
* The external
walls
can
be as much
as
30°F warmer
than
room
temperature.
External
surface tem-
perature
is warm.
* Turn control
to a colder
setting.
Allow
several
hours for the temperature
to stabilize.
* Warm
air enters
the appliance
every
time
the
door
is opened.
Open
the door
less often.
* See "DOOR
PROBLEMS"
in Before
You Call.
* Wait
until the appliance
has had a chance
to
reach
its selected
temperature.
* Appliance
requires
24 hours to coot
down
completely.
* This is normal
while
the compressor
works
to
transfer
heat
from
inside
the cabinet.
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