Section 6 Troubleshooting - Frigidaire FFH17F8HW0 Servicing

Problem
Freezer compressor does
not run.
Freezer runs too much or
too long.
Interior Freezer
temperature is too cold.
Interior Freezer
temperature is too warm.
Freezer external
surface temperature is
warm.
Cause
Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a
ground fault interrupt.
Temperature control is in the "OFF" posi-
tion.
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.
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.
Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
The external Freezer walls can be as
much as 30ºF warmer than room
temperature.

Section 6 Troubleshooting

Correction
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 Freezer to work harder under
these conditions.
It takes 24 hours for the Freezer to cool down
completely.
Warm food will cause Freezer to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
Warm air entering the 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 Freezer has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down
completely.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the Freezer cabinet.
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