Palsonic pal198chf Owners Manual - Page 8

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Freezer does not operate. Compressor turns on and off frequently. Temperature inside the freezer is too warm. Temperature inside the freezer is too cold. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. POSSIBLE CAUSE Not plugged in. The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse. The freezer temperature control is set at "OFF". The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has been added to the freezer. The door is open 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. Four hours are required for the freezer to cool down completely. 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. Four hours are required for the freezer to cool down completely. Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Fast Freeze switch is turned on. This causes continuous running of the compressor and bypasses the temperature control. 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. Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. This is normal. Vibrations. The door will not close properly. 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 freezer. The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the freezer and move it from the wall. See "Installation Instructions". The freezer is not on a level surface. The gasket is dirty. The storage basket is out of position. 8