RCA RFRF470-6COM English Manual - Page 12

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Freezer Does Not Operate: • Check if freezer is plugged in. • Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the circuit breaker. • Wait for 30-40 minutes to see whether freezer will start. Compressor cycle must be complete to operate. Food temperature appears too warm: • Frequent door openings. • Allow time for recently added warm food to reach freezer temperature. • Check gaskets for proper seal. • Adjust temperature control to colder setting. Too much frost build-up inside unit: • Make sure temperature control is not set to "ON" setting for extended period of time. Food temperature is too cold: • If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust. Compressor runs too frequently: • This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high temperature and humid days. • Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time. • Check gasket for proper seal. • Check to see if doors are completely closed. • Check freezer compartment for blockage from frozen food packages, containers, etc. Freezer has an odor: • Interior needs cleaning. • Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors. 11

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Troubleshooting
Freezer Does Not Operate:
• Check if freezer is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking
the circuit breaker.
• Wait
for
30-40
minutes
to
see
whether
freezer
will
start.
Compressor cycle must be complete to operate.
Food temperature appears too warm:
• Frequent door openings.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
freezer temperature.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
Too much frost build-up inside unit:
• Make sure temperature control is not set to “ON”
setting for extended period of time.
Food temperature is too cold:
• If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer
setting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.
Compressor runs too frequently:
• This
may
be
normal
to
maintain
constant
temperature
during high temperature and humid days.
• Doors
may
have
been
opened
frequently
or
for
an
extended period of time.
• Check gasket for proper seal.
• Check to see if doors are completely closed.
• Check
freezer
compartment
for
blockage
from frozen food packages, containers, etc.
Freezer has an odor:
• Interior needs cleaning.
• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors.