Before You Call - Frigidaire 2970792 Use & Care Manual

BEFORE YOU CALL

1-800-944-9044 (United States)
1-800-265-8352 (Canada)
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes com-
mon occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION
Freezer does • Freezer is plugged into a circuit
not run.
• Temperature Control is in the
• Freezer may not be plugged in or
• Hose fuse blown or tripped
• Power outage
Freezer runs
• Room or outside weather is hot.
too much or
too long.
• Freezer has recently been
• Large amounts of warm or hot
• Door/lid is opened too frequently
• Freezer door/lid may be slightly open.
• Temperature control is set too low.
• Freezer gasket is dirty, worn,
FREEZER TEMPERATURES
Interior freeze • Freezer control is set too low.
temperature
is too cold.
Temperature
• Freezer control is set too warm.
inside freezer
is too warm.
• Door/lid is opened too frequently
• Door/lid may not be seating properly.
• Large amounts of warm or hot
• Freezer has recently been discon-
Temperature of
• The external freezer walls can be
external freezer
is too warm.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound
• Modern freezers have increased
levels when
freezer is on.
Longer sound • Freezer operates at higher
levels when
compressor
comes on.
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CAUSE
that has a ground fault interrupt.
OFF position.
plug is loose.
circuit breaker.
disconnected for a period of time.
food has been stored recently.
or too long.
cracked, or poorly fitted.
or too long.
food has been stored recently.
nected for a period of time.
as much as 30ºF warmer than
room temperature.
storage capacity and more sta-
ble temperatures. They require
a high efficiency compressor.
pressures during the start of
the ON cycle.
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CORRECTION
• 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 time-
delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local electric company.
• It's normal for the freezer to work
longer under these conditions.
• It takes 24 hours for the freezer to cool
down completely.
• Warm food will cause freezer to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
• Warm air entering the freezer causes it
to run more. Open door/lid less often.
• Ensure freezer door/lid is tightly closed.
• Turn control knob to a warmer setting.
Allow several hours for the temperature
to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door/
lid seal will cause freezer to run longer in
order to maintain desired temperatures.
• Set freezer control to a warmer setting.
Allow several hours for temperature
to stabilize.
• Set fresh food control to a colder setting. Al-
low several hours for temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air entering the freezer causes it
to run more Open lid less often.
• See "DOOR/LID PROBLEMS" section.
• Warm food will cause freezer to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
• Freezer requires 24 hours to cool
down completely.
• This is normal while the compressor
works to transfer heat from inside the
freezer cabinet.
• This is normal. When the surrounding
noise is low, you might hear the com-
pressor running while it cools the interior.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as freezer continues to run.