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ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 19 FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the best temperature settings for my freezer? A: The default setting for the freezer is -2° Fahrenheit (-19° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary to keep food at desired temperatures. Ice cream should be firm and ice cubes should not melt in the freezer. Q: How do I set the freezer temperatures? A: Continually press the Freezer button on the control panel until the desired temperature appears. The numbers will cycle from highest to lowest and then return to the highest again with continuous pressing. Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Cooling Problem Appliance is not cooling or has no power. Cooling system runs too much. Possible Cause & Solution The freezer control is set to OFF (some models). • Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings. Freezer is in the defrost cycle. • During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed. Appliance was recently installed. • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. Appliance was recently relocated. • If the appliance was stored for a long period of time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the freezer to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to power. Appliance is replacing an older model. • Modern appliances require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology. Appliance was recently plugged in or power restored. • The appliance will take up to 24 hours to cool completely. The door is opened often or a large amount of food / hot food was added. • Adding food and opening the door warms the freezer, requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the freezer back down. In order to conserve energy, 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. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.) Doors are not closed completely. • Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the way, the "Doors will not close correctly or pop open" section in Troubleshooting.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Before Calling for Service
Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money.
Cooling
Q:
What are the best temperature settings for my freezer?
A:
The default setting for the freezer is -2° Fahrenheit (-19° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary
to keep food at desired temperatures. Ice cream should be firm and ice cubes should not melt in the
freezer.
Q:
How do I set the freezer temperatures?
A:
Continually press the
Freezer
button on the control panel until the desired temperature appears. The
numbers will cycle from highest to lowest and then return to the highest again with continuous
pressing.
Problem
Possible Cause & Solution
Appliance is not
cooling or has no
power.
The freezer control is set to OFF (some models).
•
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature
settings.
Freezer is in the defrost cycle.
•
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30
minutes and confirm the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has
completed.
Appliance was recently installed.
•
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature.
Appliance was recently relocated.
•
If the appliance was stored for a long period of time or moved on its side, it is necessary
for the freezer to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to power.
Cooling system runs
too much.
Appliance is replacing an older model.
•
Modern appliances require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient
technology.
Appliance was recently plugged in or power restored.
•
The appliance will take up to 24 hours to cool completely.
The door is opened often or a large amount of food / hot food was added.
•
Adding food and opening the door warms the freezer, requiring the compressor to run
longer in order to cool the freezer back down. In order to conserve energy, 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. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.)
Doors are not closed completely.
•
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the way, the "Doors will not close
correctly or pop open" section in Troubleshooting.