Frigidaire 297298800 Use & Care Manual page 21

Problem
Sound And Noise
Louder sound levels * Modern freezers have increased
whenever freezer is
on.
Louder sound levels * Freezer operates at higher
when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking * Metal parts undergo expansion and
sound when
compressor comes on. * Refrigerant (used to cool freezer is
Bubbling or gurgling
sound.
Vibrating or rattling * Freezer is not level. It rocks on the
noise.
* Floor is uneven or weak.
* Freezer is touching the wall.
Water / Moisture / Frost Inside Freezer
Moisture forms on * Weather is hot and humid, which
inside freezer walls.
* Door is slightly open.
* Door is kept open too long.
Odor In Freezer
Odors in freezer.
* Interior needs to be cleaned.
* Foods with strong odors are in the
Door Problems
Door will not close.
* Freezer is not level. It rocks on the
* Floor is uneven or weak.
Lighting Problems
Light bulb is not on.
* The light bulb is burned out.
* No electric current is reaching the
* Control is in Sabbath mode (Sb is
Cause
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require heavy
duty compressors.
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
circulating throughout the system.
fl oor when it is moved slightly.
increases internal rate of frost
buildup.
freezer.
fl oor when it is moved slightly.
freezer.
displayed on control)
BEFORE YOU CALL
Correction
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you
might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer
continues to run.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer
continues to run.
* This is normal.
* Level the freezer. Refer to "LEVELING" section.
* Ensure fl oor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by
putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer.
* Re-level freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to "LEVELING" in
the "FIRST STEPS" section.
* This is normal.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Open the door less often.
* Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.
Replace air fi lter.
* Cover the food tightly.
* This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign
the door. Refer to "LEVELING" section.
* Ensure fl oor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by
putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer.
* Follow directions under "INTERIOR LIGHTING" section.
* See "Freezer DOES NOT RUN".
* Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL LOCK key for 3
seconds.
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