Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action
No power to unit Check for power at outlet. Check
fuse box/circuit breaker for blown
f
use or tripped breaker. Replac
e or
rese
t.
Faulty power cord Check with test light at unit; if no
circuit and current is indicated at
outle
t, replace or repair.
Low voltage Check input voltage for proper
voltage. Take appropriate action to
c
orrect voltage supply prob
lem.
Faulty motor or freezer temperature
control
C
heck all c
onnections are tight and
secure.
J
umper across termin
als of control. If
u
nit runs, replace control.
Faulty timer Check with test light. Replace if
necessary.
Faulty relay Check relay. Replace if necessary.
Faulty compressor Check compressor motor windings
for opens/shorts.
P
erform compressor direct wiring
test.
R
eplace if necessary.
Unit does not run
F
aulty overload Check overloa
d for continuity.
NOTE: Ensure
c
ompressor/overload are below
t
rip temperature before testing.
Replace if necessary.
Ex
cessive door opening Consumer education
Overloading of s
helves Consumer education
Warm or hot fo
ods placed in cabinet Consumer education
Cold control set too warm Set control to
colder setting.
Poor door seal Level cabinet. Adjust hinges.
R
eplace gasket.
R
efri
gerator airflow Check damper is opening by
removing grille. With
door open,
damper sh
ould open. Replace if
fa
ulty.
Turn control knob to c
older position.
Inter
ior light remains on Check switch. Replace if necessary.
Faulty condenser fan or evaporator
fan
C
heck fan
and wiring. Replace if
necessary.
Refri
gerator section too warm
Faulty compressor Replace compressor.
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