Frigidaire FCGM181RQB Owner's Guide download pdf (Page 9)

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Before You Call

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

may be loose.

• Fuse blown or tripped

circuit breaker.

• Power outage.

• Use another circuit. If you are

unsure about the outlet, have it

checked by a certied technician.

• See Thermostat Setting.

• Ensure plug is tightly pushed

into outlet.

• Check/replace fuse with a 15-amp

time delay fuse. Rest circuit breaker.

• Check house lights. Call local elec-

tric 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 amount of warm

or hot food have been

stored recently.

• Door is opened too

frequently or kept

open too long.

• Appliance door may

be slightly ajar.

• Temperature control

is set too low.

• Appliance gaskets are

dirty, worn, cracked

or poorly tted.

• It’s normal for the appliance to work

harder 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 tempera-

ture is reached.

• Warm air entering the appliance

causes it to run more. Open the

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

the lid seal will cause appliance

to run longer in order to maintain

desired temperature.

Interior appliance tem-

perature is too cold.

• Temperature control

is set too low.

• Turn control knob to a warmer

setting. Allow several hours for the

temperature to stabilize.

Interior appliance tem-

perature is too warm.

• Temperature control

is set too warm.

• Door is open too fre-

quently or kept open

too long.

• Large amount of warm

or hot food have been

stored recently.

• Appliance has recent-

ly been disconnected

for a period of time.

• Turn control knob to a colder set-

ting. Allow several hours for the

temperature to stabilize.

• Warm air entering the appliance

causes it to run more. Open the

door less often.

• Wait until the appliance has had

a chance to reach its selected

temperature.

• Appliance requires 24 hours to cool

down completely.

Appliance external surface

temperature is warm.

• The external appli-

ance walls can be

as much as 30°F

warmer than

room temperature.

• This is normal while the compressor

works to transfer heat from inside

the appliance cabinet.

TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and

expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the

result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

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