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Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
Style 1
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.
3. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
Style 2
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield. From the front of the light shield, push backward and down.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following:
■ Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
■ If a food locker is not available, consume or can perishable food at once.
After the power is restored, unplug the freezer for 30 minutes, to allow the refrigeration system to equalize. During this time keep the door closed whenever possible.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
Moving Care
When you are moving your freezer to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
1. Remove all frozen food.
2. Unplug the freezer.
3. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
4. Clean the freezer thoroughly.
5. Tape the freezer shut and tape the electrical cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to the “Installation
Instructions” and “Freezer Use” sections for information on installation and setting the controls.
3. Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call...
Your freezer will not operate
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Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Is the Temperature Control turned to the OFF position?
See “Using the Control.”
Is the freezer defrosting (on some models)? Recheck to see whether the freezer is operating in 30 minutes. Your freezer will regularly run an automatic defrost cycle.
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 supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
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The lights do not work
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.
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Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See
“Changing the Light Bulb.”
There is water in the defrost drain pan (on some models)
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Is the 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.
The motor seems to run too much
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Is there excessive frost or a package keeping the door
from closing? Defrost and clean the freezer, or move the package so the door closes properly.
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
freezer? Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer.
The motor normally will run longer to cool the freezer back down.
Is the door 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 Control.”
Is the door completely closed? Push the door firmly shut. If it will not shut all the way, see “The door will not close completely or is difficult to open” later in this section.
Are the condenser coils dirty (on some models)? This blocks air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See “Freezer Care.”
Is the door gasket sealed all the way around? Contact a qualified person or a technician.
Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer?
See “Location Requirements.”
NOTE: If the problem is not due to any of the above, remember that your new freezer will run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency motor.
The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice
(on some models)
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Has the ice maker just been installed? Wait 72 hours for full ice production to begin. Once your freezer is cooled, the ice maker should produce 70-120 cubes every 24 hours.
Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice?
Wait 24 hours after hookup for ice production. See “Using the
Control.”
Is the wire shutoff arm in the OFF (arm up) position? Lower the wire shutoff arm to the ON (arm down) position. See “Ice
Maker.”
Is the water line shutoff valve to the freezer turned on?
Turn on the water valve. See “Connect the Water Supply.”
Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice
been produced? Be sure your freezer has been connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve is turned on. See
“Connect the Water Supply.”
Is an ice cube jammed in the ejector arm? Remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. See “Ice Maker.”
Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Allow
24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.
Is the control set correctly? If too little ice is produced, see
“Using the Control.”
NOTE: If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem with the water line. Call for service.
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice (on some models)
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Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or
off-flavored ice? Discard the first few batches of ice.
Have the ice cubes been stored too long? Throw old ice away and make a new supply.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Do the freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned? See
“Freezer Care.”
Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
Temperature is too warm
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Are the air vents blocked? Move objects away from the air vents. See “Ensuring Proper Air Circulation” for air vent locations.
Is the door opened often? Be aware that the freezer will warm when this occurs. In order to keep the freezer cool, try to get everything you need out of the freezer at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
Has a large amount of food just been added to the
freezer? Adding a large amount of food warms the freezer. It can take several hours for the freezer to return to the normal temperature.
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