Before testing the compressor motor, unplug
the freezer to avoid an electrical shock hazard. Also, if the
compressor uses a capacitor, it may contain a lethal electrical
charge. Do not touch the terminals until you have discharged
the capacitor.
The compressor relay starts the compressor. A
faulty relay can result in the compressor trying repeatedly to
start before finally starting or in its failure to start at all.
The relay is accessed from the lower rear of the freezer. The
compressor is labeled "A", the relay is located in the
terminal box which is located at the position labeled "B".
The compressor relay can be accessed by removing
the terminal cover box. The cover is held on by tension or with
a retaining clip.