Troubleshooting - Whirlpool GLADIATOR FREEZERATOR GAFZ21XXRK01 Instructions D'utilisation

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Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will not operate
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Is the power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Is the Lower Compartment Control turned to the OFF
position? See "Using the Controls."
Is the convertible refrigerator/freezer defrosting? Recheck to
see if the convertible refrigerator/freezer is operating in
30 minutes. Your convertible refrigerator/freezer will regularly run
an automatic defrost cycle.
The lights do not work
Is the power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
"Changing the Light Bulbs."

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NOTE: Your new convertible refrigerator/freezer will run longer than
your old one due to its high-efficiency motor.
There is water in the defrost drain pan
Is the convertible refrigerator/freezer defrosting? The water
will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.
Is it more humid than normal? When it is humid, expect that the
water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate.
There is ice building up in the compartment
Is ice blocking the drain? If ice is blocking the drain, this will
lead to a buildup of moisture around the drain. The moisture then
freezes causing ice to build up in the compartment. Manually
defrost the freezer. See "Defrost the Freezer."
The motor seems to run too much
Is the room temperature hotter than normal? The motor will
run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures,
your motor will run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer
conditions, it will run even more.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
convertible refrigerator/freezer? Adding a large amount of
food warms the convertible refrigerator/freezer. The motor
normally will run longer to cool the convertible refrigerator/freezer
back down.
Are the doors opened often? The motor will run longer when
this occurs. Conserve energy by getting all items out at one time,
keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as
possible.
Is the control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
See "Using the Controls."
Are the doors closed completely? Close the doors firmly. If
they do not close completely, see "The doors will not close
completely" later in this section.
Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and
makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See
"Cleaning."
The convertible refrigerator/freezer seems to make too
much noise
The sounds may be normal for your convertible refrigerator/
freezer. See "Normal Sounds."
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