Frigidaire GLFC1526FW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9
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AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST 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 CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN. Freezer does not run. * Freezer is plugged into a circuit that * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, has a ground fault interrupt. have it checked by a certified technician. * Temperature control is in the "OFF" * See Thermostat Setting. position. * Freezer may not be plugged in, or * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. plug may be loose. * House fuse blown or tripped circuit * Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. breaker. Reset circuit breaker. * Power outage * Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. Freezer runs too much or * Room or outside weather is hot. too long. * It's normal for the freezer to work harder under these conditions. * Freezer has recently been * It takes 24 hours for the freezer to cool down disconnected for a period of time. completely. * Large amount of warm or hot food * Warm food will cause freezer to run more until the have been stored recently. desired temperature is reached. * Door/lid is opened too frequently or * Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more. kept open too long. Open the door/lid less often. * Freezer door/lid may be slightly open. * See "Door/lid Problems". * Temperature control is set too low. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly fitted. * Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door/lid seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature. Interior freezer temperature * Temperature control is set too low. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several is too cold. hours for the temperature to stabilize. Interior freezer temperature * Temperature control is set too is too warm. warm. * Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Door/lid is opened too frequently or * Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run more. kept open too long. Open the door/lid less often. * Freezer door/lid may be slightly open. * See "Door/lid Problems". * Large amount of warm or hot food * Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its have been stored recently. selected temperature. * Freezer has recently been * Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down completely. disconnected for a period of time. Freezer external surface temperature is warm. * The external freezer walls can be * This is normal while the compressor works to transfer as much as 30ºF warmer than room heat from inside the freezer cabinet. temperature. SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels whenever freezer is on. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. * Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require high * This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. efficiency compressors. * Freezer operates at higher * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as pressures during the start of the ON freezer continues to run. cycle. * Metal parts undergo expansion and * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as contraction, as in hot water pipes. freezer continues to run. 9