Frigidaire FFH17F8HW0, Servicing

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Section 6 Troubleshooting
6-2
Modern Freezers have increased storage
capacity and more stable temperatures.
They require heavy duty compressors.
Freezer operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
Refrigerant used to cool Freezer is
circulating throughout system.
Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Freezer is touching the wall.
Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost build-up.
Door is slightly open.
Door is opened too frequently or kept
open too long.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods with strong odors are in the
Freezer.
Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak.
The fluorescent lamp or light bulb is
burned out.
No electric current is reaching the Freezer.
Louder sound levels
whenever Freezer is on.
Louder sound levels when
compressor comes on.
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes
on.
Bubbling or gurgling
sound.
Vibrating or rattling noise.
Moisture forms on inside
Freezer walls.
Odors in Freezer.
Door will not close.
Light bulb is not on.
This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is
low, you might hear the compressor running while it
cools the interior.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
Freezer continues to run.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
Freezer continues to run.
This is normal.
Level the Freezer.
Ensure floor can adequately support Freezer. Level
the Freezer by putting wood or metal shims under
part of the Freezer.
Re-level Freezer or move Freezer slightly.
This is normal.
See Problem section "Door will not close".
Open the door less often.
Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda. Replace air filter.
Cover the food tightly.
This condition can force the cabinet out of square
and misalign the door. Level unit.
Ensure floor can adequately support Freezer. Level
the Freezer by putting wood or metal shims under
part of the Freezer.
Replace lamp or light bulb.
See Problem section "Freezer compressor does not
run" on previous page.
Problem Correction Cause