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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

Summary of Contents for FFRU17B2QW

Page 1: ...0 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Refrigerator Product Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 2 First Steps 4 Setting the Temperature Control 6 Optional Features 6 A01063001 August 2014 Energy Saving Tips 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Before You Call 9 Major Appliance Warranty 11 ...

Page 2: ...ided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD shown above should be filled in completely sig...

Page 3: ...er cord with 3 prong grounded plug Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong WARNING Avoid fire hazard or electric shock Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug Do not remove any prong from power cord WARNING Electrical Information These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this appliance will operate properly Refer to ...

Page 4: ...mes Leveling The appliance must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded unit This Use Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model Use the unit only as instructed in this Use Care Guide Before starting the unit follow these important first steps Cleaning Wash any removable parts of the appliance interior...

Page 5: ... Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels Any glue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent or the residue can be touched with the sticky side of tape already removed DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE 3 Slide the shelf grommet into the grommet already in the unit wall until it is f...

Page 6: ...he unit to cool down completely The appliance will run continuously for the first several hours FIRST STEPS Door Removal If door must be removed unplug the unit 1 Gently lay appliance on its back on a rug or blanket 2 Remove 2 base screws and base panel 3 Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet if required 4 Unplug connector if required by holding the cabinet connector in place and pulling doo...

Page 7: ...NG TIPS The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight Level the unit so the door closes tightly Do not overcrowd the appliance or block cold air vents Doing so causes the unit to run longer and use more energy Shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere ...

Page 8: ...r use metallic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or alkaline solutions on any surface Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth WARNING If leaving door open while on vacation make certain that children cannot get into the appliance and become entrapped Vacation an...

Page 9: ...ontrol 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 t...

Page 10: ...nce is touching the wall Level the unit Refer to Leveling in the First Steps Section Re level the appliance or move appliance slightly Refer to Leveling in the First Steps Section Snapping sound Cold Control turning the appliance on and off This is normal WATER MOISTURE FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE Moisture forms on in side walls Weather is hot and humid Door may not be seating properly Door is opened t...

Page 11: ...r than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ...

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