Frigidaire GLFH1779GW Use and Care Manual - Page 12

Problem, Cause, Correction

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Before You Call Problem Cause Correction Sound and Noise Louder sound levels whenever 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 level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. Longer sound levels when compressor comes on. • Freezer operates at higher • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear pressures during the start of the as freezer continues to run. ON cycle. Popping or cracking • Metal parts undergo expansion • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear sound when compressor and contraction, as in hot water as freezer continues to run. comes on. pipes. Bubbling or gurgling • Refrigerant (used to cool • This is normal. sound, like water boiling. freezer) is circulating throughout the system. Vibrating or rattling noise. • Freezer is not level. It rocks • Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the on the floor when it is moved "Installation" Section. slightly. • Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer • Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. rocks on floor when it is moved Level the freezer by putting wood or metal slightly. shims under part of the freezer. • Freezer is touching the wall. • Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly. Refer to "Leveling" in the "Installation" Section. Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Freezer Moisture forms on inside freezer walls. • Weather is hot and humid, which • This is normal. increases internal rate of frost build-up. • Door may not be seating properly. • Door is kept open too long, or is opened too frequently. • See "Door Problems" in the "Before You Call" Section. • Open the door less often. Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Freezer Moisture forms on outside of freezer. • Door may not be sealing properly, causing the cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside. • See "Door Problems" in the "Before You Call" Section. Odor in Freezer Odors in freezer. • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Foods with strong odors are in the freezer. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. • Cover the food tightly. 12

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Before You Call
Problem
Cause
Correction
Sound and Noise
Louder sound levels
whenever 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
level is low, you might hear the compressor
running while it cools the interior.
Longer sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Freezer operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear
as freezer continues to run.
Popping or cracking
sound when compressor
comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear
as freezer continues to run.
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 forms on inside
freezer walls.
Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost
build-up.
Door may not be seating
properly.
Door is kept open too long, or is
opened too frequently.
This is normal.
See “
Door Problems
” in the “
Before You Call
Section.
Open the door less often.
Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Freezer
Moisture forms on
outside of freezer.
Door may not be sealing
properly, causing the cold air
from inside the freezer to meet
warm moist air from outside.
See “
Door Problems
” in the “
Before You Call
Section.
Odor in Freezer
Odors in freezer.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods with strong odors are in
the freezer.
Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
Cover the food tightly.