Frigidaire FGVU21F8QF Use And Care Manual page 12

BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM
Longer sound • Appliance operates at higher
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Popping or • Metal parts undergo
cracking sound
when compres-
sor comes on.
Bubbling • Refrigerant (used to cool
or gurgling
sound, like
water boiling.
Vibrating or • Appliance is not level. It rocks
rattling noise.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
• Appliance is touching
Alarm is
• Look on the control panel to
sounding
from the con-
trol panel
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture • Weather is hot and humid.
forms on in-
• Door is opened too often or
side appliance
walls.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odor in appli-
• Interior needs to be cleaned.
ance.
• Foods with strong odors are
LIGHTING PROBLEMS
Light bulb is
• No electric current is reaching
not on.
• Control is in Sabath mode (Sb
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CAUSE
pressures during the start of
the ON cycle.
expansion and contraction, as
in hot water pipes.
the appliance) is circulating
throughout the system.
on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
the wall.
determine which indicator
light is on (High Temp, Power
Fail, or Door Ajar).
too long.
in the appliance.
the appliance
is displayed on control)
CORRECTION
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
• This is normal.
• Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
Steps Section.
• Ensure floor can adequately support appliance.
Level the appliance by putting wood or metal
shims under part of the freezer.
• Re-level the appliance or move appliance
slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in the First
Steps Section.
• Press the "set" button to acknowledge the
alarm or close the door if the door ajar
indicator is shown.
• This is normal.
• Open door less often.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
• Cover the food tightly.
• See "APPLIANCE DOES NOT RUN".
• Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL LOCK
key for 3 seconds.