Before you call, 13 problem cause correction – FRIGIDAIRE FFFH21F6QW User Manual

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

APPLIANCE OPERATION
Appliance

does not run.

• Appliance is plugged into a

circuit that has a ground

fault interrupt.

• Temperature Control is in the

OFF position or POWER OFF

position.

• Appliance 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.

Appliance

runs too much

or too long.

• Room or outside weather

is hot.

• Appliance has recently been

disconnected for a period

of time.

• Large amounts of warm

or hot food have been

stored recently.

• Door is opened too frequently

or too long.

• Door may be slightly open.
• Temperature control is set

too low.

• Gasket is dirty, worn, cracked,

or poorly fitted.

• It’s normal for the appliance to work longer

under these conditions.

• It takes 4 hours for the appliance to cool

down completely.

• Warm food will cause appliance to run more

until the desired temperature is reached.

• Warm air entering the appliance causes it to

run more. Open door less often.

• Ensure 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 appliance to run longer in order to

maintain desired temperatures.

Pressing the “-”

or “+” buttons

on the control

panel does not

change the set

points

• Verify the control panel is not

locked or in Sabbath Mode.

• To unlock, press and hold “Set” button for

3 seconds; to exit Sabbath Mode press and

hold “Set” and “Options” for 5 seconds.

APPLIANCE TEMPERATURES
Interior tem-

perature is

too cold.

• Control is set too low.

• The appliance is in Quick

Freeze mode.

• Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several

hours for temperature to stabilize.

• Exit Quick Freeze mode by entering into

the options menu on the control panel and

pressing the “set” button once the indicator is

highlighted next to “Quick Freeze”.

Visit our web site at

www.frigidaire.com.

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.

BEFORE YOU CALL

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