Frigidaire FFU14M5HW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8
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Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. OCCURRENCE SOLUTION Freezer does not run • Check to ensure that freezer is not plugged into a circuit that has ground fault interrupt. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. • Temperature control is in the OFF position. See Setting the Temperature Control section. • Freezer may not be plugged in or plug may be loose. Be sure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check / reset circuit breaker or replace fuse with 15 amp time delay fuse. • Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company. Freezer runs too much or too long • Room or outside weather is too hot. It is normal for the freezer to work harder under these conditions. • Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely. • Large amounts of warm water or hot food have been stored recently. Warm food will cause the freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached. • Door is kept open too long or too frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is opened. Open the door less often. • Freezer door may be slightly open. See OCCURRENCE "Door Problems" • Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature. Temperature inside freezer are too • Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the control to a warmer cold setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Temperature inside freezer are too • Temperature control is set too warm. Turn the control to a colder warm setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Door is kept open too long or too frequently. Warm air enters the freezer every time the door is opened. Open the door less often. • Freezer door may be slightly open. See OCCURRENCE "Door Problems" • Large amounts of warm water or hot food have been stored recently. Wait until the freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature. • Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely. Temperature of external freezer surface is warm • The exterior freezer walls can be as much as 30°F warmer than room temperature. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the freezer cabinet. 8