Frigidaire FPUH19D7LF Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 21

BEFORE YOU CALL Problem Cause Correction Sound And Noise Louder sound levels whenever freezer is on. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. * Modern freezers have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require heavy duty compressors. * Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. * This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run. Popping or cracking * Metal parts undergo expansion and * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer sound when contraction, as in hot water pipes. continues to run. compressor comes on. * Refrigerant (used to cool freezer is * This is normal. Bubbling or gurgling circulating throughout the system. sound. Vibrating or rattling * Freezer is not level. It rocks on the * Level the freezer. Refer to "LEVELING" section. noise. floor when it is moved slightly. * Floor is uneven or weak. * Freezer is touching the wall. * Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. * Re-level freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to "LEVELING" in the "FIRST STEPS" section. Water / Moisture / Frost Inside Freezer Moisture forms on inside freezer walls. * Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost buildup. * Door is slightly open. * Door is kept open too long. * This is normal. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". * Open the door less often. Odor In Freezer Odors in freezer. Door Problems * Interior needs to be cleaned. * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. Replace air filter. * Foods with strong odors are in the * Cover the food tightly. freezer. Door will not close. Lighting Problems * Freezer is not level. It rocks on the * This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign floor when it is moved slightly. the door. Refer to "LEVELING" section. * Floor is uneven or weak. * Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. Light bulb is not on. * The light bulb is burned out. * No electric current is reaching the freezer. * Control is in Sabbath mode (Sb is displayed on control) * Follow directions under "INTERIOR LIGHTING" section. * See "Freezer DOES NOT RUN". * Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL LOCK key for 3 seconds. 21