Troubleshooting Guide - AVG AFV060W Manuel D'utilisation

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

You can solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try
the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the Service Center.
PROBLEM
Freezer does not operate.
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
Temperature inside the freezer is too warm.
Temperature inside the freezer is too cold.
Popping or cracking sound when compressor
comes on
.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling.
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.
Moisture forms on outside of freezer
The door will not close properly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE

Not plugged in.
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The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
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The freezer temperature control is set at "0/OFF".
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The room temperature is hotter than normal.
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A large amount of food has been added to the freezer.
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The door is opened too often.
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The door is not closed completely.
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The temperature control is not set correctly.
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The door gasket does not seal properly.
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The freezer does not have the correct clearances.
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The freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of
time. Four hours are required for the freezer to cool down
completely.
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Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a
cooler setting and allow several hours for the temperature to
stabilize.
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Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently.
Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is opened.
Open the door less often.

The door is not closed completely.
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The door gasket does not seal properly.
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A large amount of warm or hot food might have been stored
recently. Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
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The freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of
time. Four hours are required for the freezer to cool down
completely.

Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a
warmer setting and allow several hours for the temperature
to stabilize.

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot
water pipes.
disappear as freezer continues to run.

Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout
the system. This is normal.

Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of
frost build-up. This is normal.
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Door is slightly open.
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Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently.
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The door is not properly sealed.
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Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside the freezer
.
to meet warm moist air from outside.
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The freezer is not level.
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The gasket is dirty.
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The storage basket is out of position.
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This is normal. Sound will level off or