Amana AFU1767BW Owner’s Manual
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Owner's Manual
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Internet: http://www.amana.com
Introduction ................................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ...................................... 3
Installation Instructions ............................................... 4
Temperature Control ................................................... 5
Custom Features ........................................................ 6
Hints and Care ........................................................ 7-9
Freezing Guidelines ............................................. 10-12
Troubleshooting ................................................... 13-14
Warranty ................................................................... 16
Manuel du proprietaire ............................................. 17
Manual del Usuario ................................................... 33
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Please readthis Owner's Manualthoroughly.This manual provides propermaintenance
information.
Complete registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, see
contact information on the front cover of your manual.
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also
recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty
expires.Tolocate anauthorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC(1-800-628-5782). You
may also contact us on the web at www.amana.com.
When contacting Amana, please provide the following information. Product information
is on the serial plate, located on the inside wall of the freezer.
Model Number
'P' Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
[RVI( PBH
Amana offers long-term service protec-
tion for this new freezer. Asure TM
Extended Service Plan is specially
designed to supplement Amana's strong
warranty. This plan covers parts, labor,
and travel charges. Call 1-866-232-6244,
or contact us at www.amana.com for
more information.
If something seems unusual, please
check Troubleshooting section, which is
designed to help you solve problems
before calling service.
THB BTURB
This book is intended to show the variety
of features that are available in the prod-
uct line. If your freezer does not have all
the options that are shown, it is not a mis-
take. The information providedapplies to
all of the models inthe product line.
Warning and Important Safety
Instructionsappearinginthismanualare
notmeanttocoverallpossibleconditions
andsituationsthatmayoccur.Common
sense,caution,and care mustbe
exercisedwheninstalling,maintaining,or
operatingthisfreezer.
Alwayscontactyourdealer,distributor,
serviceagent,or manufacturerabout
problemsorconditionsyoudonotunder-
stand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY
SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS
DANGER ' Immediate hazards which
WILL result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING ,Hazards or unsafe prac-
tices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION- Hazards or unsafe prac:
rices which COULD result in minor
personal injury.
To reduce risk of injury or death,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and
suffocation are not prob!ems of the
past. Junked or abandonedfreezers
are still dangerous - even if they sit
out for !'just a few days., If you are
getting rid ot your old freezer, please
fo!low the instructions below tO he!p
prevent accidents:
Before u tbrow away your o!d
freezer:
> Take off thedoors. /
Leavethe shelves in I ;'_'/ /
p!ace So children _sl
may not easily climb / ;_7._!,
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To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions,
including the following:
1. Read all ins:ructions before using the freezer.
2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.
3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.
4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this
appliance is properly grounded.
5. DO NOT ground to a gas line.
6. DO NOT ground to a cold-water pipe.
7. Freezer is designea to operate on a 115 Volt, 15 amp.,
60 cycle line. There should bea separate, grounded circuit
serving this appliance only.
8. DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit
electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician
9. DO NOT use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power
strip.
10. DO NOT removewarning tag frompower cord.
11. DO NOT tamper with freezer controls.
12. DO NOT service or replace any part of freezer unless
specifically recommended in Owner's Manual or published
user-repairinstructions.DONOTattemptserviceif instructions 22. This freezer should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed
are notunderstoodor ifthey are beyondoersonalskill level.
13. Always disconnect freezer from electrical supply before 23 Children should not climb, hang or standon any part of the
attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by grasping freezer.
the plug. not the cord.
14. nstall freezer according to Installation Instructions. All
connections for water, electrical powerand grounding must
comply with local codes and be made by licensed
personnel when required.
15. Keepyour freezer in good condition. Bumping or dropping
freezer can damagefreezer orcause freezer to malfunction
or leak. If damage occurs, have freezer checked by quali-
fied service technician.
16. Replaceworn power cords andlor loose plugs.
17. Always read and follow manufacturer's storage and ideal
environment instructions for items being stored infreezer.
18. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument
when defrosting your freezer.
19. Do not operate the freezer n the presence of explosive
fumes.
20. Do not storeflammablesubstancesnear or in this appliance.
21. After your freezer is in operation, do not touch the cold sur-
faces in thefreezer compartment, particularly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold
surfaces.
cabinet. I1is designed for freestanding installation only.
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REMOVE PACKING
MATERIALS:
Remove materials, tape and labels
before using the freezer.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
material.
Clean your freezer before using it:
1. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel
and mild detergent in warm water to
clean outside and inside of freezer,
door liner and gasket.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
CHOOSE FREEZER
LOCATION:
1. Locate the freezer in a safe place,
indoors, away from direct sunlight or
heat sources such as a range, dish-
washer, laundry equipment, heat
vents or radiator.
2. DO NOT store flammables such as
gasoline near the freezer.
3. Check the strength of the floor. It
should hold the weight of a fully
loaded freezer.
4. Allow at least 3" (7.5 cm) between top
of freezer andthe ceiling.
5. Allow at least 1" (2.5 cm) between
back of freezer and the wall.
6. Allow 3" (7.5 cm) on each side of the
freezer for ease of installation.
7. If the freezer is to be against a wall,
you might want to leave extra space
on the hinge side so the door can be
opened wider.
INSTALL FREEZER:
Raise
1. Locate the 2 front Ievelling legsamong
the packing materiaIs.
2. Screw these legs into the front holes
on the bottom of the freezer. The back
of the freezer rests on 2 fixed sup-
ports.
3. Adjust the 2 front legs so that the front
ofthe freezer is slightly higherthan the
back. When adjusted property, the
door will swingshut from 10" open.
8. This freezer is designed to operate at
a household temperature of 32° to
110° F (0° to 43° C).
NOTE:Ifthefreezerislaidonitsside
duringshippingor transport,placethe
freezeruprightandwait12hoursbefore
pluggingitin, Thispreventsdamageto
thefreezer,
Thefreezercontrolturnsthe cooling
systemon,
initialcontrolsetting:
1,Setthefreezercontrolon4,
2,Allowthefreezertocool6to8hours
beforefillingwithfrozenfood,Letthe
freezercoolovernightbeforeadding
largeamountsof unfrozenfood,
Neveraddmorethan2to3poundsof
unfrozenfoodpercubicfootoffreezer
space,
3,24 hoursafteraddingfood,adjust
controlasdesired,
Adjusting the control:
1. Set household thermometer snugly
between frozen packages or place
thermometer in a glass of vegetable
oil, placed in freezer (vegetableoil will
not freeze).
• Thermometer should be designed for
use with freezer.
• Thermometer should read tempera-
tures ranging from -5° to 50° F
(-21° to 10° C).
2. Wait 5 to 8 hours.
3. Check temperature.
• Temperatureshould read0° F(-18°C)
or slightly below.
4. If temperature is not in range, adjust
control only one number at a time.
NOTE:Whenthefreezerisfirststarted,
thecompressorwillrunconstantlyuntil
thecabinetiscooled,Thismay'takeupto
6-8hoursorlonger,dependingonroom
temperatureandthenumberoftimesthe
freezerisopened,
Theoutsideof yourfreezermayfeel
warm.Thisis normal,Thefreezer's
designandmainfunctionistoremovethe
heatfrompackagesandairspaceinside
thefreezer,Thisheatistransferredtothe
roomair,sotheoutsideofthefreezermay
feelwarm_
• Turnthe control to a higher number if
a coldertemperatureis desired.
• Turnthe controlto a lowernumber if a
less coldtemperatureis desired.
5. Wait an additional 24 hours and
recheck temperature.
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The Amana Free-O-FrostTMsystem auto-
matically defrosts the freezer so you don't
have to. This allows the freezer to run
more efficiently and quietly, minimizes
odors, and takes the hassle out of keep-
ing a freezer clean.
(SELECTMODELS)
Fast Freeze is a convenient feature that
enables quicker freezing of large
amounts of food. During Fast Freeze,the
freezer runs continuously, to drive the
freezer temperature down to its coldest
level.
Touse Fast Freeze,simply turn the con-
trol knob to the Igloo symbol. Then place
unfrozen foods in the freezer cavity,
spreading them out as much as possible.
Return freezer to its normal setting after
24 to 48 hours.
(SELECT MODELS)
Some freezer models feature a tempera-
ture monitor that provides an audible
alarm. The temperature monitor alarm is
located near the temperature control.
The alarm sounds if the temperature in
the freezer rises 10° F (12° C) or more
above normal for selected setting. Alarm
may sound if temperature control dial is
turned to a much colder setting or if a
large amount of unfrozen food isadded at
one time. Alarm is controlled by a three
position switch.
0 !
• 0 = OFFprevents alarm from sounding
when freezer is warm, such as during
initial start-up or defrosting.
(SELECT MODELS)
Touse the door lock:
1. Insert key into lock approximately '/4"
(6 mm).
2. Turnkey clockwise to lockfreezer and
counterclockwise to unlock.
Once locked or unlocked, the lock will
push the key out, preventingthe key from
being kept in the lock.
To prevent child entrapment keep key
out of reach of childrenand awayfrom
freeze[.
(SELECT MODELS)
The interior light works to light the freez-
er in poor or dimly lit conditions.The light
is designed and tested to provide illumi-
nation while minimizing heat generated if
the door is accidentally left ajar. To
replace the interior light, see the Hints
and Care section.
• ,/= TEST sounds alarm regardless of
temperature. Alarm system should be
tested at least once a month.
• 1 = ON is proper setting for normal
freezer use. Return switch to 1 after
defrosting.
(SELECT MODELS)
The power light normally will be "ON." Its
purpose is to warn you when there is a
power absence. If for any reason the
power to the freezer is interrupted (blown
fuse, loose plug, etc.) the indicator light
will be "OFF"
The presence of the light does not
indicate proper food temperatures, Or
proper operation of the refrigeration
system.
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To avoid electricai shock which can
cause severe personal injury or death,
disconnect power to freeze[ before
cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect
power.
PART
Textured Doors
and Exterior
Cabinet Interior
Door Gaskets
Accessories
Shelves, etc.
DO NOT USE
Abrasive or harsh cleaners
Ammonia
Chlorine bleach
Concentrated detergents or
solvents
Metal or plastic-textured
scouring pads
Abrasive or harsh cleaners
Metal or plastic-textured
scouring pads
An automatic dishwasher
To avoid personal injury or property damagel observe the following:
Read and followmanufacturers directions for all cleaning products.
• DO NOT place shelves or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or warping of
accessories rnayresu!t,
DO
Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm
soapy water.
Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately to
avoid water spots.
Use warm, soapywater and a soft, clean cloth or sponge.
Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately to
avoid water spots.
Allow items to adjust to room temperature.
Dilute mild detergent with water and use asoft clean cloth or
sponge for cleaning.
Use a plastic bristle brush to get into crevices.
Rinse surfaces with clean warm water.
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Toavoid electrical ShOckwhich can
cause severe personal injury o[
death, disconnect power to freezer
before cleaning.
1. Move all food to another freezer.
2. Disconnect power to the freezer.
3. Wash all interior surfaces including
door,floor and walls.
4. Clean corners, crevices and grooves
thoroughly.
5. Wash all accessories and shelves by
hand.
6. Dry thoroughly with soft clean cloth.
7. Reconnect power to freezer and
allow it to cool back down,
8. Return food to freezer. Verify all food
iswrapped tightly or insealed contain-
ers to prevent further odor problems.
If odor is still present:
1. Move all food to another freezer.
2. Disconnect power to the freezer.
3. Pack freezer with crumpled sheets of
black and white newspaper.
4. Place plain charcoal briquettes in
freezer on newspaper.
5. Close the freezer door and let stand
24 to 48 hours.
6. Remove charcoal briquettes and
newspapers. Clean according to
directions provided in the first column.
7. Reconnect power to freezer and
allow it to cool back down,
8. Replace food in freezer in sealed, air-
tight containers to minimize odor con-
tamination.
9,
Placing a cotton swab soaked with
vanilla extract or an open box of
baking soda in the freezer may help
prevent odors from returning.
Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry
ice. Unplug the freezer and clean it thor-
oughly. Tapethe door shut and tapeelec-
trical cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to
pages 4 and 5 for information on installa-
tion and setting controls.
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Toconserve energy:
• Do not set controls colder than neces-
sary to maintain a temperature range
of 0° F (-18° C) or slightly below.
• Operate in normal room temperatures
away from heat sources and direct
sunlight.
• Keep freezer full.
• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable.
Replace gaskets if worn.
9. After 24 hours, check freezer to verify
odor was eliminated.
> Toavoidelectricalshockwhchcan
causeseverepersonalinjuryor
death,disconnectpowertofreezer
beforedefrosting.
> Waterdamagedueto improper
defrostingordrainagemaycause
mold/mildewgrowth.
Toavoidpropertydarnageldonotuse
sharporpointedinstrumentstoscrape
frost from shelves or interior surfaces.
Manual defrost freezers need to be
defrosted when frost has accumulatedto
approximately Y4"(6 mm) of thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should
be done at least once a year. In high
humidity areas, more frequent defrosting
and cleaning may be necessary. The
upper section of the freezer will generally
have more frost accumulation than the
lower. Frost should not be scraped or
pulled out of the freezer, as damage may
result.
Amana Free-O-FrostTm (select models)
freezers do not require defrosting.
MANUAL DEFROST
FREEZERS
(SELECT MODELS)
1. Transfer food to another freezer or a
well insulated cooler.
2. Disconnect power to freezer.
3. Remove the toe grille (select models)
by pulling it forward.
4. Reach underneath thefreezer and pull
out the defrost drain tube. Place the
tube in a shallow pan or in a nearby
floor drain.
5. Remove defrost drain plug (select
models) from the bottom front of the
freezer liner so the defrost water will
flow into the drain tube.
• Empty pan as often as necessary
during the defrost.
NOTE: Some models do not have a
drain plug and water collecting from the
defrostwill haveto be removed manually.
To avoid electrical shock which can
Cause severe personal injury or death,
disconnect power to freezer before
repladng light bulb. After replacing
light bulb, connect power.
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, observe the following:
>Allow light bulb to cooi.
>Wear gloves when replacing light
bulb.
1. Disconnect freezer.
2. Pinch tabs on light cover and pull
straightdown.
3. Remove light bulb.
4. Replace bulb.
6. Tospeed defrosting, pans of hot water
may be placed on shelves in the
freezer.
• Do not bend, scrape or try to
moveshelves. Shelves are part of
the sealed cooling system and
can be damaged,
7,
Once defrosted, clean the freezer
according to guidelines in Hints and
Care.
8. Clean defrost drain using a bottle
brush. Flushthe drainwith clear water
before replacing the drain tube and
drain plug.
• Drain plug must be properly
installed and tightly sealed for
efficient operation of the freezer.
9. Restore power to the freezer.
5. Replace protective cover.
6. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: Manual defrost freezers use a
15-watt appliance bulb. Automatic de-
frost freezers use a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
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Freezer burn occurswhen air reaches the
surfaceof thefood.The cold, dry air in the
freezer causes the foodstuff to dry out in
spots and lose quality,While freezer burn
may not taste good, it does not make the
food unsafe, Freezer burned portions
should be cut away either before or after
cooking the food,
Color changes can occur in frozen foods.
This can cause ground beef to go from a
bright, red to a darker, duller brown due
to lack of oxygen. Freezing normally
doesn't cause color changes in poultry,
but it will cause changesto the color near
the bones resulting in 'bone darkening'.
These changes are only visual changes
and do not indicate poor quality or unsafe
food.
Amana provides this information as a
guide to aid in food preservation. Forspe-
cific questions regarding food handling,
cooking, or storage contact USDA Meat
and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555.
• You can freeze almost any food, the
main exceptions being eggs still in the
shell and cans of foods.
Frozen food kept at 0° F (-18° C) or
slightly below will always be safe.Only
the quality of food suffers overtime.
It is safe to freeze meat or poultry
directly in supermarket wrapping. This
wrapping is air permeablewhich allows
freezer burn, so the meat should be
used within oneto two months.
• Freeze foods as quickly as possible.
This prevents large ice crystals from
forming which decreases food quality.
• Neverstack packagesto be frozen. Lay
packages out in a single layerand then
stack them after they are frozen.
• During a power outage, a full freezer
will normally keep 2 days, a half full
freezer about 1 day. Food should be
stacked tightly to provide a nest of cold
air-resisting thawing.
There are basic methods to defrost food
safely.Food should never be defrosted at
room temperature. This allows unsafe
bacteria to grow while the food is thawing.
Todefrost safely use:
• Refrigerator: this allows the food to
thaw in an environment that controls
bacterial growth.
Most foods require a day or two to
defrost, approximately one day for
each 5 Ibs.of weight.
• Cold water: place food in a leakproof
bag and immerse it in coldwater (Ifbag
leaks, food will become contaminated
by bacteria). Check water frequently to
verify it stays cold. Change water every
thirty minutes.After thawing, refrigerate
the food until it is ready to use.
• Microwave: cook food immediately
after using a microwaveto defrost food.
Microwave defrosting warms food and
can partially cook it, allowing bacteria
to grow as it defrosts. Food cannot be
refrozen until it is cooked.
• As a general guideline, food 2" thick
should freeze completely in about
2 hours.
Properpackaginghelpspreventfreezer
burn,andhelpslimitodortransferinthe
freezer.
Forshorttermstorage,freezemeator
poultrydirectlyinsupermarketwrapping.
Thismeatshouldbeusedwithin1to 2
months.
Forlongtermstorage,followthesewrap-
pingguidelines:
• Overwrapstorewrappedpackages
withairtightheavydutyfoil,plastic
wrap,freezerpaperorfreezerbags.
• Freezeunopenedvacuumwrapped
packagesastheyare.
• Makesurelidsaresealedtightlywhen
usingairtightfreezercontainers.
• Breakdownfoodsintosmallerportions
forfasterfreezing.
• Removeasmuchairaspossiblefrom
packagesbeforeplacinginthefreezer.
• Ifapackagehasaccidentallybeentorn
ordamagedwhileinthefreezer,the
foodisstillsafetoeat.Justoverwrapit
orrepackageit.
• It isnotnecessaryto rinsemeator
poultrybeforefreezing.
FREEZER
STORAGE CHART*
NOTE: Freezer storage time is for
quality only. Frozen foods remain safe
indefinitely.
Foodstuff Months
Bacon and Sausage 1 to 2
Casseroles 1 to 2
Egg whites or egg substitutes 12
Gravy,meat or poultry 2 to 3
Ham, Hot Dogs and
Lunch Meats 1 to 2
Meat, uncooked roasts 9
Meat, uncooked steaksor
chops 4 to 6
Meat, uncooked ground 3 to 4
Meat, cooked 2 to 3
Poultry,uncooked whole 12
Poultry,uncooked parts 9
Poultry,uncooked giblets 3 to 4
Poultry,cooked 3 to 4
Soups and Stews 2 to 3
Wild game, uncooked 8 to 12
*Provided by the USDA.
Chart is based on foodstorage at
0° F (-18° C) or slightly below.
Foods can be cooked or reheateddirectly
from the frozen state. The cooking time
will increase to almost one and a half
times it would normally take. Remember
when cooking poultry or meat to remove
paper wrapping, giblet sacks, and any
strings that might burn during cooking.
Some meats, such as pre-stuffed whole
birds, must be cooked from the frozen
state to ensure food safety. Rememberto
read the USDA label on the meat.
NOTE: Do not use a slow cooker for
preparing foods from the frozen state.
ThechartbelowisprovidedbytheUSDAandshouldbeusedasaguidelineonly.Whenindoubtaboutfoodsafety,itisalwaysbet-
tertothrowquestionablefoodout.
Stillcontainsice crystamsand Thawed.
Food or Food Type feels as cold as if refrigerated Held above 40° Ffor over 2 hours
MEAT,POULTRYand SEAFOOD
Beef, veal, lamb, pork and ground meats Refreeze Discard
Poultry and ground poultry Refreeze Discard
Variety meats Refreeze Discard
(liver, kidney,heart, chitterlings)
Fish, she/fish, breaded seafood products Refreeze, however,there will be Discard
some texture andflavor loss.
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Milk Refreeze, may lose some texture. Discard
Eggs (out of she/) and egg products Refreeze Discard
Ice cream, frozen yogurt Discard Discard
Cheese (soft and semi-soft) Refreeze, may lose some texture. Discard
Hard cheeses Refreeze Refreeze
Shredded cheeses Refreeze Discard
Casseroles containing milk, cream, Refreeze Discard
eggs, soft cheeses
Cheesecake Refreeze Discard
FRUITS and VEGETABLES
Juices--fruit Refreeze Refreeze, discard if mold, yeasty smell
or sliminess develops
Juices--vegetables Refreeze Discard after heid above
40° F (4° C) for 6 hours
Home, commercially packaged or Refreeze, will change in Discard after held above
blanched texture andflavor. 40° F (4° C) for 6 hours or if mold,
yeasty smell or sliminess develops
BREADS and PASTRIES
Breads, rolls, muffins, Refreeze Refreeze
cakes (without custard filings)
Cakes, pies, pastries with custard or Refreeze Discard
cheese filling
Pie crusts, commercialand homemade Refreeze, some quality loss Refreeze,qualty loss is considerable.
bread dough mayoccur.
"_THER
Casseroles--pasta or rice based Refreeze Discard
Flour, cornmeal, nuts Refreeze Refreeze
Breakfast items- Refreeze Refreeze
waffles, pancakes, bagels
Frozen meat, entr6e, specialty items Refreeze Discard
(pizza, sausage and biscuit,
meat pie, and convenience foods)
Youmaysavetimeandmoneybycheckingitemsbelowbeforecallingforservice.Listincludescommonconcernsthatarenot
theresultof defectiveworkmanshipormaterials.Ifyourquestionisnotexplainedbelow,contacttheAmanaCAIR®Centerat
1-800-843-0304intheU.S.A.,or1-866-587-2002inCanada.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHATTO DO
Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in.
Circuit breaker has tripped Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped.
Fuse has blown Replace fuse, but do not change fuse capacity.
Freezer not cooling Temperaturecontrol Change control setting to 4 or above.
Poor gasket seal Clean gasket as described in Hints and Care.
Apply light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket.
Failed gasket Have gasket replaced
Food added recently Wait 5 to 8 hours for temperature to stabilize after the
addition of large quantities of unfrozen food.
Freezer runs frequently Normal Needs to run to maintainan eventemperature.
Door open Close door.
Temperatureset too cold Adjust temperature control to maintain freezer
temperature.
Poor gasket seal Clean gasket as described in Hints and Care.
Apply light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket.
Poor clearance Confirm that freezer has proper clearance on each side
and vents are unobstructed as specified in Installation
Instructions.
Light fails to illuminate Bad bulb Replace bulb as described in Hints and Care section.
Switch not opening Clean switch plunger to ensure proper operation.
Bad switch Have authorized servicer replace switch.
Door lock key will not Normal Locks have "pop out key" function, preventing the key
stay in lock from being kept inthe lock. This feature is to prevent
child entrapment.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES WHATTODO
Clicks Normal Temperaturecontrolclickswhenstartingorstopping
compressor,
Gurgmesandpops Normal Refrigerantflowthroughevaporatorcoil
(likeboilingwater)
Humorpulsingsound Normal Compressoroperation,
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHATTO DO
Water droplets on Poor gasket seal Clean gasket as described in Hints and Care.
outside of freezer Apply light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket.
Water pooling in floor Poor or missing drain plug Verify that drain plug is properly in place and sealed.
by freezer Replace drain plug if seal is poor.
Defrost drain pan On Free-O-FrostTMmodels,confirm that the defrost
drain pan is properly positioned.
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