Frigidaire FKCH17F7HW Technical & Service Manual page 48

Troubleshooting
Problem
Refrigerator/Freezer
compressor does not run.
Refrigerator/Freezer runs
too much or too long.
Interior refrigerator/freezer
temperature is too cold.
Interior refrigerator/freezer
temperature is too warm.
Freezer external
surface temperature is
warm.
Cause
Refrigerator/Freezer is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault interrupt.
Temperature control is in the "OFF" posi-
tion.
Refrigerator/Freezer may not be plugged
in, or plug may be loose.
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Large amount of warm or hot food have
been stored recently.
Door is opened too frequently or kept open
too long.
Refrigerator/Freezer door may be slightly
open.
Temperature control is set too
low.
Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or
poorly fitted.
Temperature control is set too low.
Temperature control is set too warm.
Door is opened too frequently or kept open
too long.
Freezer door may be slightly open.
Large amount of warm or hot food have
been stored recently.
Refrigerator/Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
The external Refrigerator/Freezer walls
can be as much as 30ºF warmer than
room temperature.
Use another circuit. Check circuit for proper
voltage.
Set control to a temperature setting. Instruct
customer.
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
It's normal for the Refrigerator/Freezer to work
harder under these conditions.
It takes 24 hours for the Refrigerator/Freezer to
cool down completely.
Warm food will cause Refrigerator/Freezer to run
more until the desired temperature is reached.
Warm air entering the Refrigerator/Freezer causes
it to run more. Open the door less often.
See Problem section "Door will not close".
Set control to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will
cause Freezer to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperature.
Set control to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Set control to a colder setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
See Problem section "Door will not close".
Wait until the Refrigerator/Freezer has had a
chance to reach its selected temperature.
Refrigerator/Freezer requires 24 hours to cool
down completely.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the Refrigerator/Freezer
cabinet.
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Correction