Frigidaire FKCH17F7HW, Technical & Service Manual

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Modern Freezers have increased storage
capacity and more stable temperatures.
They require heavy duty compressors.
Refrigerator/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 Refrigerator/
Freezer is circulating throughout system.
Refrigerator/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
Refrigerator/Freezer.
Refrigerator/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 unit.
Louder sound levels
whenever
Refrigerator/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.
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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
Refrigerator/Freezer continues to run.
This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
Refrigerator/Freezer continues to run.
This is normal.
Level the Refrigerator/Freezer.
Ensure floor can adequately support unit. Level the
unit by putting wood or metal shims under part of
the Refrigerator/Freezer.
Re-level unit or move unit away from wall.
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 unit. Level the
unit by putting wood or metal shims under part of
the Refrigerator/Freezer.
Replace lamp or light bulb.
See Problem section "Refrigerator/Freezer
compressor does not run" on previous page.
Problem Correction Cause
Troubleshooting