Before you call (continued), Problem cause correction – FRIGIDAIRE FFWC3822QS User Manual

Page 11

Advertising
background image

11

BEFORE YOu CALL (continued)

pROBLEM

cAuSE

cORREctIOn

SOuND AND NOISE (continued)
Longer sound levels

when compressor

comes on.

Wine Cooler operates at higher

pressures during the start of the

ON cycle.

This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrig-

erator continues to run.

Fan runs when room

temperature is below

45°.

Exterior thermostat has acti-

vated the heater or fan.

This is normal.

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 Wine

Cooler continues to run.

Boiling or gurgling

sound, like water boil-

ing.

Refrigerant (used to cool Wine

Cooler) is circulating through-

out the system.

This is normal.

Vibrating or rattling

noise.

Wine Cooler is not level. It

rocks on the floor when it is

moved slightly.

Level the unit. Refer to leveling instructions in the

“Installation” section.

Snapping sound.

Cold control turning the Wine

Cooler OFF and ON.

This is normal.

WAtER/MOIStuRE/fROSt InSIDE WInE cOOLER
Moisture forms on

inside of Wine Cooler

walls.

Weather is hot and humid.

Door may not be seating

properly.

Door is kept open too long, or

opened too frequently.

This is normal.

See

“DOOR pROBLEMS” section.

Open the door less often.

WAtER/MOIStuRE/fROSt OutSIDE WInE cOOLER
Moisture forms on out-

side of Wine Cooler.

Door may not be seating prop-

erly, causing the cold air from

inside the wine cooler to meet

warm moist air from outside.

See

“DOOR pROBLEMS” section.

ODOR In WInE cOOLER
Odors in Wine ooler.

Interior needs to be cleaned.

Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda.

DOOR pROBLEMS
Door will not close.

Wine Cooler is not level. It

rocks on the floor when it is

moved slightly.

This condition may force the cabinet out of square and

misalign the door. Refer to “Leveling’ in the “Installation”

section.

LIGHT BuLB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on.

Light bulb is burnt out.

No electric current is reaching

the Wine Cooler.

Follow instructions under “Interior Light” in the

fEAtuRES” section.

See

“Installation” section.

Advertising
This manual is related to the following products: