Frigidaire FFRU17B2QW, Use & Care 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.
• Appliance may not be
plugged in or plug is loose.
• House 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.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
• 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.
APPLIANCE TEMPERATURES
Interior tem-
perature is
too cold.
• Temperature control is set
too low.
• Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for temperature to stabilize.
Temperature
inside is
too warm.
• Temperature control is set
too warm.
• Door is opened too frequently
or too long.
• Door may not be seating properly.
• Large amounts of warm
or hot food has been
stored recently.
• Appliance has recently been
disconnected for a period
of time.
• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air enters the appliance every time the
door is opened. Open door less often.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
• Wait until the appliance has had a chance to
reach its selected temperature.
• Appliance requires 4 hours to cool
down completely.
External tem-
perature is
too warm.
• The external walls can be as
much as 30º F warmer than
room temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor
works to transfer heat from inside the
cabinet.
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