Thou Bleshooting - Frigidaire FPUH17D7KF0 Use & Care Manual

ThOU BLESHOOTING
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
GUII)E materials in this appliance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
FREEZER DOES NOT RUN
Freezer does not run. * Freezer is plugged into a circuit * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,
that has a ground fault interrupt, have it checked by a certified technician.
• Temperature control is in the * See Setting the Temperature Control Section.
OFF position.
• Freezer may not be plugged in, * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
or plug may be loose.
• House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
Freezer runs too much or too * Room or outside weather is hot.
long.
* Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
* Large
amounts Of warm or hot
food have been stored recentl_
* Doors are opened too frequently
or too long.
* Freezer door may be Mightly
open.
Temperature Control is set too
low.
Freezer gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
* ChecWrepMce 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 4 hours for the freezer to cool down completely.
* Warm food will cause freezer to run more unM the
desfted temperature is reached.
* Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
," See "DOOR PROBLEMS" 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
freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature.
Interior Freezer temperature is * Temperature Control is set too ," Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
too cold. low. for the temperature to stabilize.
* Temperature Control is set too
warfT/.
* Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently.
* Door may not be
seatMg
properly.
* Large amounts of warm or hot
food may have been stored
recently.
. Freezer l_as recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
Interior
Freezer temperature
is
too warm.
* Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
* Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
* Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
* Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
Freezer external surface * The external freezer walls can * This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
temperature is warm. be as much as gO°F warmer heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
than room temperzlture.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever * Modern Ireezers have increased * This is normal. Whel_ the surrounding noMe level is low,
freezer is on. storage capacity and more you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
stable temperatures. They interior.
require a high efticMncy
compressor.
Longer sound levels when * Freezer operates at higher * This is normal. Sound will level oft or disappear as freezer
compressor comes on. pressures durMg the start of the continues to run.
ON cycle.
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