Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - LF Idylis ICM050LC Manuel

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING
To avoid electric shock, always unplug your freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in
death or injury.
CAUTION
Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to
avoid personal injury or product damage.
GENERAL
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 3 - 4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge
or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your freezer.
• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents
or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your freezer.
DOOR GASKETS
• Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean
and pliable to assure a proper seal.
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a
good seal.
POWER INTERRUPTIONS
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the
power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug
power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect and discard spoiled or thawed
food in freezer. Clean freezer before reusing.
VACATION AND MOVING CARE
• For long vacations or absences, empty food from freezer, move the temperature DIAL to the OFF
position and clean the door gaskets. Prop doors open so air can circulate inside. When moving,
always move the freezer vertically. Do not move with the unit lying down. Possible damage to the
sealed system could occur.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REMEDY
A. Make sure thermostat control is not in the "OFF" position.
B. Make sure freezer is plugged in.
C. Make sure there is power at the AC outlet by checking the
Freezer does not operate
circuit breaker.
D. Wait for 30 - 40 minutes to see whether freezer will start.
Compressor cycle must be complete to operate.
A. Avoid frequent door openings.
B. Allow time for recently added warm food to reach freezer
Food temperature appears too
temperature.
warm
C. Check gaskets for proper seal.
D. Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
A. Adjust to a warmer setting and allow several hours for
Food temperature is too cold
temperature to adjust.
A. This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during
high temperature and humid days.
B. Check gasket for proper seal.
Freezer runs too frequently
C. Make sure doors are completely closed.
D. Check freezer compartment for blockage from frozen food
packages, containers, etc.
A. Interior needs cleaning.
Freezer has an odor B. Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors.
Properly wrap/seal food.
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