FRIGIDAIRE FGVU17F8QT - Manual (Page 12)

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
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 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 floor when it is
moved slightly.
• Floor is uneven or weak.
• Appliance is touching
the wall.
• Level the unit. Refer to ”Leveling” in the First
Steps Section.
• Ensure floor can adequately support appliance.
Level the appliance by putting wood or metal
shims under part of the freezer.
• Re-level the appliance or move appliance
slightly. Refer to “Leveling” in the First
Steps Section.
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 in-
side appliance
walls.
• Weather is hot and humid.
• Door is opened too often or
too long.
• This is normal.
• Open door less often.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odor in appli-
ance.
• Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors are
in the appliance.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda.
• Cover the food tightly.
LIGHTING PROBLEMS
Light bulb is
not on.
• No electric current is reaching
the appliance
• Control is in Sabath mode (Sb
is displayed on control)
• See “APPLIANCE DOES NOT RUN”.
• Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL LOCK
key for 3 seconds.
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