Frigidaire FFRU17G8QW Complete Owner's Guide - Page 10

BEFORE YOU CALL PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound • Modern appliances have • This is normal. When the surrounding noise is levels when increased storage capacity low, you might hear the compressor running appliance is on. and more stable temperatures. while it cools the interior. They require a high efficiency compressor. Longer sound • Appliance operates at higher levels when pressures during the start of compressor the ON cycle. comes on. • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as appliance continues to run. Fan runs • Exterior thermostat has when room activated the heater and fan. temperature is below 45ºF. • This is normal. Popping or • Metal parts undergo • This is normal. Sound will level off or cracking sound expansion and contraction, as disappear as appliance continues to run. when compres- in hot water pipes. sor comes on. Bubbling • Refrigerant (used to cool or gurgling appliance) is circulating sound, like throughout the system. water boiling. • This is normal. Vibrating or • Appliance is not level. It rocks • Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First rattling noise. on the floor when it is Steps Section. moved slightly. • Appliance is touching the wall. • Re-level the appliance or move appliance slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section. Snapping sound. • Cold Control turning the appliance on and off. • This is normal. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE Moisture forms on inside walls. • Weather is hot and humid. • Door may not be seating properly. • This is normal. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". • Door is opened too often or • Open door less often. too long. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE APPLIANCE Moisture forms • Door may not be seating on outside. properly, causing cold air from inside appliance to meet warm, moist air from outside. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". ODOR IN APPLIANCE Odor in appli- • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and ance. baking soda. • Foods with strong odors are • Cover the food tightly. in the appliance. DOOR PROBLEMS Door will not close. • Appliance is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. • This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Section. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is • Light bulb may be burned out. • Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the not on. Optional Features Section. • No electric current is reaching • See "APPLIANCE OPERATION". the unit. 10