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BEFORE YOU CALL
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
ELECTRONIC 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.
• Gaskets are dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
• It’s normal for the appliance to work longer
under these conditions.
• It takes 24 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 ap-
pliance 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 appli-
ance is too
warm.
• Temperature control is set
too warm.
• Door is opened too frequently
or too long.
• Door may not be seating properly.
• Large amount of warm or hot
food has been stored recently.
• Appliance has recently been dis-
connected 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 24 hours to cool
down completely.
“LO” is
displayed on
control.
• Control has been locked.
• Press the CONTROL LOCK key for three
seconds to unlock.
“E7”, “E8”,
“E9” is
displayed on
control.
• The control has registered an
error code.
• For toll-free telephone support in the U.S.
and Canada: 1-800-374-4432
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.
