Owner's Manual

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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 for
service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Freezer does not operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Compressor turns on and off frequently. The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the
freezer.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct
clearances.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a
period of time. 4 hours are required for the
freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the freezer is too warm. Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the
control to a cooler setting and allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
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.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
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.
The freezer has recently been disconnected for a
period of time. 4 hours are required for the
freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature inside the freezer is too cold. Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the
control to a warmer setting and allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Temperature of external freezer surface is warm. The exterior freezer walls can be as much as
30
R
F warmer than room temperature. This is
normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
Popping or cracking sound when compressor
comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,
as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will
level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating
throughout the system. This is normal.
Vibrations. Check to assure that the freezer is on a level
surface.
Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can
adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by
putting wood or metal shims under part of the
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x Vacaciones cortas: Deje el Congelador en funcionamiento durante los períodos de vacaciones
que no superen las tres semanas.
x Vacaciones largas: Si el electrodoméstico no se usa durante varios meses, retire todos los
alimentos y desconecte de la red de electricidad. Limpie y seque cuidadosamente el interior.
Para evitar la formación de olores y humedad, deje la puerta apenas abierta: si es necesario,
trábela para que se mantenga abierta o retire la puerta.
PARA CAMBIAR DE LUGAR SU CONGELADOR
x Quite el congelador.
x Quite todo el alimento.
x Asegure con cinta adhesiva los elementos sueltos en el interior del Congelador.
x Retire los rodillos para evitar daños.
x Asegure la puerta con cinta adhesiva.
x Verifique que el Congelador se mantenga en posición vertical durante el traslado.
RECOMENDACIONES PARA AHORRAR ENERGÍA
x El Congelador se debe ubicar en el lugar más fresco de la habitación, alejado de las fuentes de
calor y de caños de calefacción, y protegido de la luz del sol directa.
x Deje que los alimentos calientes se enfríen hasta llegar a la temperatura ambiente antes de
colocarlos en el Congelador. Si se coloca una cantidad excesiva de alimentos en el Congelador,
se fuerza el compresor a trabajar durante más tiempo. Los alimentos que tardan mucho en
congelarse pueden perder calidad o echarse a perder.
x Asegúrese de envolver los alimentos adecuadamente y seque los envases antes de ubicarlos en
el Congelador. Esto ayuda a reducir la formación de escarcha en el interior.
x La cavidad de almacenamiento del Congelador no debe recubrirse con papel de aluminio, ni con
papel encerado o papel absorbente. Los recubrimientos interfieren con la circulación de aire frío
perjudicando el funcionamiento del Congelador.
x Organice y etiquete los alimentos para reducir la cantidad de veces que abre la puerta y las
demoras de la búsqueda. Retire todos los elementos que necesita de una sola vez y cierre la
puerta lo antes posible.