Problem
Freezer temperature
too warm
Foods defrosting
Freezer temperature
too cold
Moisture forms on
outside of cabinet
Interior light does
not work
(on some models)
Lid won't fully
close by itself
Slow starting time
after being off
Excessive frost
build-up
Alarm sounds
(on some models)
Possible Causes
Lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
lid openings.
Temperature control not
set at cold enough setting.
Freezer is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
lid openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
No power at outlet.
Freezer is unplugged.
Light bulb burned out.
Package holding lid open.
Built-in overload protection.
Lid left open.
Too frequent or too long
lid openings.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
Freezer has not yet cooled
down after temperature control
is turned to a colder setting.
A lot of frozen food added at
one time will raise freezer
temperature.
What To Do
• Check to see if package is holding lid open.
•See About the operation of your freezer.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Check to see if package is holding lid open.
•See About the operation of your freezer.
•Wipe surface dry.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
•Replace bulb.
• Check to see if package is holding lid open.
• Set the temperature monitor to " " (off) temporarily
until new cold level is reached.
• Set the temperature monitor to " " (off) temporarily
until temperature returns to normal for the selected
setting.
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