FRIGIDAIRE 297281400 - Manual (Page 12)

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Problem Cause Correction
RUNNING OF FREEZER
Freezer does not
run. • Freezer is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground
fault interrupt.
• Temperature Control is in
the OFF position.
• Freezer may not be
plugged in or plug is loose.
• Hose fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• 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.
Freezer runs too
much or too long. • Room or outside weather
is hot.
• Freezer has recently been dis-
connected for a period of time.
• Large amounts of warm or hot
food has been stored recently.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Freezer door may be
slightly open.
• Temperature control is set
too low
• Freezer gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
• It’s normal for the freezer to work longer
under these conditions.
• It takes 4 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 doors less often.
• Ensure freezer door 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 seal
will cause freezer to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperatures.
Interior freezer tem-
perature is too cold. • Freezer control is set too
low.
• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for temperature to stabilize.
Interior freezer
temperature is too
cold. • Freezer control is set too
warm.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Door may not be seating
properly.
• Large amounts of warm or hot
food has been stored recently.
• Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period
of time.
• Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow
several hours for temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air entering the freezer causes it to
run more. Open doors less often.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
• Warm food will cause freezer to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
• Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down
completely.
Freezer external
surface tempera-
ture is warm. • The external freezer walls can
be as much as 30º F warmer
than room temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor works
to transfer heat from inside the freezer
cabinet.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound lev-
els when freezer
is on. • Modern freezers have
increased storage capacity
and more stable tempera-
tures. They require a high
efficiency compressor.
• This is normal. When the surrounding noise
is low, you might hear the compressor run-
ning while it cools the interior.
Longer sound
levels when com-
pressor comes on. • Freezer operates at higher
pressures during the start of
the ON cycle.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or dis-
appear as freezer continues to run.
BEFORE YOU CALL
Visit our web site at
www.frigidaire.com.
1-800-944-9044 (United States)
1-800-265-8352 (Canada)