FRIGIDAIRE 241666500 - Manual (Page 20)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this
appliance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
BEVERAGE CENTER OPERATION
Beverage center does not
run.
• Beverage center is plugged into a circuit
that has a ground fault interrupt.
• Temperature control is in the “O” position.
• Beverage center may not be plugged in,
or plug may be loose.
• House fuse is blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
• 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.
Beverage center runs too
much or too long.
• Room or outside weather is hot.
• Beverage center has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
• Doors are opened too frequently or too
long.
• Beverage center door may be slightly
open.
• Temperature control is set too low.
• Beverage center gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
• It’s normal for the beverage center to work harder
under these conditions.
• It takes 4 hours for the beverage center to cool
down completely.
• Warm air entering the beverage center causes it
to run more. Open door less often.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
• Adjust temperature control to a warmer setting.
Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the gasket will
cause beverage center to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperature.
Interior beverage center
temperature is too cold.
• Temperature control is set too low. • Adjust temperature control to a warmer setting.
Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize.
Interior beverage center
temperature is too warm.
• Temperature control is set too warm.
• Door is kept open too long or is opened
too frequently.
• Door may not be seating properly.
• Beverage center has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
• Adjust temperature control to a colder setting.
Allow several hours for the temperature to
stabilize.
• Warm air enters the beverage center every time
the door is opened. Open the door less often.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” section.
• It takes 4 hours for the beverage center to cool
down completely.
Beverage center external
surface temperature is
warm.
• The external walls can be as much as 30°
F warmer than room temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the beverage center.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever beverage center
is on.
• Modern beverage centers 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.
• Beverage center operates at high
pressures during the start of the “ON”
cycle.
• This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
the beverage center continues to run.
Fan runs when room
temperature is below 45° F
• Exterior thermostat has activated the
heater and fan.
• This is normal.
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
beverage center continues to run.
Bubbling or gurgling sound
like water boiling.
• Refrigerant (used to cool beverage
center) is circulating throughout the
system.
• This is normal.