Frigidaire FFUH17F2NW Use and Care Guide - Page 13

BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause Correction SOUND AND NOISE (cont.) Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo ex- • This is normal. Sound will level off or disap- sound when compressor pansion and contraction, pear as freezer continues to run. comes on. as in hot water pipes. Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling. • Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. • This is normal. Vibrating or rattling noise. • Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. • Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on floor when it is moved slightly. • Freezer is touching the wall. • Level the unit. Refer to ""Leveling"" in the Installation Section. • Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. • Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in the Installation Section. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER Moisture collects on inside of freezer walls. • Weather is hot and humid. • Door may not be seating properly. • Door is opened too often or too long. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. This is normal. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". • Open door less often. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER Moisture collects on outside of freezer. • Door may not be seating properly, causing cold air from inside freezer to meet warm air from outside. • See "DOOR PROBLEMS". ODOR IN FREEZER Odors in freezer. • Interior needs to be clean. • Foods with strong odors are in the freezer. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. • Cover the food tightly. DOOR PROBLEMS Door will not close • Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. • Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on floor when it is moved slightly. • This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the door. Refer to "Leveling" in the Installation Section. • Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under the freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer. LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON Light bulb is not on. • Light bulb is burned out. • No electric current is reaching the freezer. • Follow directions under "Interior Light" in the Freezer Features Section. • See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section. 13