Frigidaire FFUH17F2NW Use and Care Guide - Page 12

BEFORE YOU CALL 1-800-944-9044 (United States) 1-800-265-8352 (Canada) Visit our web site at www.frigidaire.com. Problem Cause Correction RUNNING OF FREEZER Freezer does not run. • Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. • Temperature Control is in the OFF position. • Freezer may not be plugged in or plug is loose. • Hose fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage. • Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. • See Setting the Temperature Control section. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp timedelay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. • Check house lights. Call local electric company. Freezer runs too much or too long. • Room or outside weather • It's normal for the freezer to work longer is hot. under these conditions. • Freezer has recently been dis- • It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down connected for a period of time. completely. • Large amounts of warm or hot • Warm food will cause freezer to run more food has been stored recently. until the desired temperature is reached. • Doors are opened too • Warm air entering the freezer causes it to frequently or too long. run more. Open doors less often. • Freezer door may be • Ensure freezer door is tightly closed. slightly open. • Temperature control is set • Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow too low several hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Freezer gasket is dirty, • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal worn, cracked, or poorly will cause freezer to run longer in order to fitted. maintain desired temperatures. Interior freezer tem- • Freezer control is set too perature is too cold. low. • Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize. Interior freezer temperature is too cold. • Freezer control is set too • Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow warm. several hours for temperature to stabilize. • Doors are opened too • Warm air entering the freezer causes it to frequently or too long. run more. Open doors less often. • Door may not be seating • See "DOOR PROBLEMS" section. properly. • Large amounts of warm or hot • Warm food will cause freezer to run more food has been stored recently. until the desired temperature is reached. • Freezer has recently been • Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down disconnected for a period completely. of time. Freezer external surface temperature is warm. • The external freezer walls can • This is normal while the compressor works be as much as 30º F warmer to transfer heat from inside the freezer than room temperature. cabinet. SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels when freezer is on. • Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require a high efficiency compressor. • This is normal. When the surrounding noise is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. Longer sound • Freezer operates at higher • This is normal. Sound will level off or dis- levels when com- pressures during the start of appear as freezer continues to run. pressor comes on. the ON cycle. 12