Avoid Service Checklist - Frigidaire FRT18TPHW1 Important Safety Instructions Manual

Avoid Service Checklist
Bdore calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense,
This list includes common occurrencesthat are not the result of defective workman-
ship or materials in this appliance,
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run. Refrigerator control is oft Set refrigerator control See Setting the Controls.
Refrigerator is in deflost cycle This is normal foi a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator The deflost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay
fuse Reset circuit bieakei
Power outage Check house lights Call local electric company
Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.
Room or outside weather is hot It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions
Refrigerator has lecently been disconnected for a period of time It takes about 8-12 hours foi the
refrigeratoi to cool down completely
Automatic ice maker is operating (some models) Operation of the ice maker causes the refrigerator to
run slightly more
Doors are opened too fl equently or too long Warm air enteiing tile refrigeratoi causes it to run more
Open the doors less oRen
Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open Make sure refrigerator is level Keep food and
containers from blocking door See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OFDOORS/DRAWERS,
Refrigerator contiol (found in refrigerator section) is set too cold Set the refrigerator control to a warmer
setting until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to sta bilize
Then, if the freezer temperature is not right, set the freezer control to a colder setting
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted Clean or change gasket Leaks
in door seal will cause refrigerator to _un longer in order to maintain desired temperatures
Refrigerator compressor goes on and Thermostat is keeping tile refrigerator at a constant temperature This is normal Refrigerator goes on
off frequently, and off to keep temperature constant
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Temperature in the freezer is too cold Freeze_ control is set too cold Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until tile freezer temperature
and the refrigerator temperature is is satisfactory Allow 24 hours fo_ the temperature to stabilize
satisfactory.
Temperature in the refrigerator is too Refrigerator control is set too cold Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for
cold and the freezer temperature is temperaturestostabilize Then, ifthefreezertemperatureisnotright, setthefreezercontroltoacolder
satisfactory, setting
Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold See above solution
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Temperature in the freezer or Doors are opened too frequently or too long Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
refrigerator is too warm. opened Open tile door less often
Door is open slightly See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Condenser is dirty Clean condenser See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning
Temperature in the freezer istoo warm. Freezer control is set too warm Set the freeze_ control to a colder setting until tile freezer temperature
is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize
Temperature in the refrigerator is too Refrigerator control is set too warm Refrigerator control has some effect on freezer temperature Set
warm and the freezer temperature is the refrigerator control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Tben, if the
satisfactory, fl eezer temperature is not right, set the freezer control to a warme_ setting Refer to Setting the Controls.
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