Before You Call - Frigidaire Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
problem
Refrigerator Operation
Refrigerator does not
run.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
Interior refrigerator
temperature is too cold.
Interior refrigerator
temperature is too warm.
Refrigerator external
surface temperature is
warm.

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cause
• Refrigerator is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
• Temperature control is in the
OFF position.
• Refrigerator 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.
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
• Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
• Doors are opened too frequently
or too long.
• Refrigerator door may be slightly
open.
• Temperature Control is set too
low.
• Refrigerator gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
• Temperature control is set too
low.
• Temperature control is set too
warm.
• Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently.
• Door may not be sealing
properly.
• Large amounts of warm or hot
food may have been stored
recently.
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
• The external refrigerator walls
can be as much as 30°F warmer
than room temperature.
• Use another circuit. If you are unsure about
the outlet, have it checked by a certified
technician.
See "temperature control" Section.
•
• 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 to work harder
under these conditions.
• It takes 4 hours for the refrigerator to cool
down completely.
• Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to
run more. Open doors less often.
See "door problems" in the "before You call"
•
Section.
• Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door
seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in
order to maintain desired temperature.
• Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the
door is opened. Open the door less often.
See "door problems" in the "before You call"
•
Section.
• Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to
reach its selected temperature.
• Refrigerator requires 4 hours to cool down
completely.
• This is normal while the compressor works
to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator
cabinet.
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