Manual
Table Of Contents
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Temperature
inside appli-
ance is
too warm.
• Control is set too warm.
• Door is opened too fre-
quently or too long.
• Door may not be
seating properly.
• Large amounts of warm
or hot food has been
stored recently.
• Appliance has recently
been disconnected for a
period of time.
• Set fresh food control to a colder setting. Al-
low several hours for temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air entering the appliance causes it
to run more Open door less often.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
• Warm food will cause appliance to run
more until the desired temperature is
reached.
• Appliance requires 4 hours to cool
down completely.
External tem-
perature is
too warm.
• The external walls can be
as much as 30ºF warmer
than room temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor works
to transfer heat from inside the cabinet.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound
levels when
appliance is on.
• Modern appliances have
increased storage capacity
and more stable tempera-
tures. They require a high
efciency compressor.
• This is normal. When the surrounding
noise is low, you might hear the compres-
sor running while it cools the interior.
Longer sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
• Appliance operates at
higher pressures during
the start of the ON cycle.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or dis-
appear as appliance continues to run.
Popping or
cracking sound
when compres-
sor comes on.
• Metal parts undergo ex-
pansion and contraction, as
in hot water pipes.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or dis-
appear as the appliance continues to run.
Bubbling
or gurgling
sound, like
water boiling.
• Refrigerant (used to cool
the appliance) is circulating
throughout the system.
• This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
• Appliance is not level. It
rocks on the oor when it
is moved slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
Appliance rocks on oor
when it is moved slightly.
• Appliance is touching
the wall.
• Level the unit. Refer to ”Leveling” in the
INSTALLATION Section.
• Ensure oor can adequately support the ap-
pliance. Level the appliance by putting wood
or metal shims under part of the appliance.
• Re-level or move the appliance slightly. Refer
to “Leveling” in the INSTALLATION Section.
The alarm
is sounding
from the con-
trol panel
• Look on the control panel
to determine which indica-
tor light is on (High Temp,
Power Fail, or Door Ajar)
• Press the “set” button to acknowledge the
alarm or close the door if the door ajar
indicator is shown.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms
on inside walls.
• Weather is hot and humid.
• Door may not be
seating properly.
• Door is opened too often
or too long.
• The rate of frost buildup and internal
sweating increases. This is normal.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
• Open door less often.
BEFORE YOU CALL