Frigidaire FFFU14M1QW Freezer User Manual


 
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Temperature
inside appli-
ance is
too warm.
Control is set too warm.
Door is opened too frequently
or too long.
Door may not be seating properly.
Large amounts of warm
or hot food has been
stored recently.
Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period
of time.
Set fresh food control to a colder setting. Allow
several hours for temperature to stabilize.
Warm air entering the appliance causes it to
run more Open door less often.
See “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
Warm food will cause appliance to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
Appliance requires 4 hours to cool
down completely.
External tem-
perature is
too warm.
The external walls can be as
much as 30ºF warmer than
room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the cabinet.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound
levels when
appliance is on.
Modern appliances have
increased storage capacity
and more stable
temperatures. They require a
high efciency compressor.
This is normal. When the surrounding noise is
low, you might hear the compressor running
while it cools the interior.
Longer sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Appliance operates at higher
pressures during the start of
the ON cycle.
This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
Popping or
cracking sound
when compres-
sor comes on.
Metal parts undergo
expansion and contraction, as
in hot water pipes.
This is normal. Sound will level off or
disappear as the appliance continues to run.
Bubbling
or gurgling
sound, like
water boiling.
Refrigerant (used to cool
the appliance) is circulating
throughout the system.
This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Appliance is not level. It rocks
on the oor when it is
moved slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Appliance rocks on oor when
it is moved slightly.
Appliance is touching the wall.
Level the unit. Refer to ”Leveling” in the
INSTALLATION Section.
Ensure oor can adequately support the
appliance. Level the appliance by putting wood
or metal shims under part of the appliance.
Re-level or move the appliance slightly. Refer
to “Leveling” in the INSTALLATION Section.
The alarm
is sounding
from the con-
trol panel
Look on the control panel to
determine which indicator
light is on (High Temp, Power
Fail, or Door Ajar)
Press the “set” button to acknowledge the
alarm or close the door if the door ajar
indicator is shown.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms
on inside
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.
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