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10

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 may 

be 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 

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

  

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 a qualified electrician.

Interior tempera

-

ture is too cold.

• The temperature is set 

too low.

• Turn control to a warmer setting.

Interior tempera

-

ture is too warm.

• Temperature Control is 

set too warm.

• Lid is kept open too 

long or is opened  

too frequently.

• Large amounts of warm 

or hot food may have 

been stored recently.

• Appliance has recently 

been disconnected for a 

period of time.

• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow 24 

hours for the temperature to stabilize.

• Warm air enters the appliance every time 

the lid is opened. Open the lid less often. 

• Wait until the appliance has had a chance 

to reach its selected temperature. 

• Appliance requires 24 hours to cool  

down completely.

SOUND AND NOISE

Vibrating or 

 

rattling noise.

• Appliance is not level. It 

rocks on the floor when 

it is moved slightly.

• Floor is uneven or 

weak. Appliance rocks 

on floor when it is 

moved slightly.

• Level the unit. Refer to “Leveling” in  

the 

INSTALLATION

• 

Ensure floor can adequately support appli

-

ance. Level the appliance by putting wood 

or metal shims under part of the appliance.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE

Moisture forms on 

inside walls.

• Weather is hot and humid, 

which increases internal 

rate of frost build-up.

• Lid may not be  

seating properly. 

 

• Lid is kept open too 

long, or is opened  

too frequently.

• This is normal. 

 

• Carefully warm the leaking sections of the 

door seal with a hair dryer set on “cool”. 

Simultaneously shape the warmed door 

seal by handso that it seats correctly.

• Open the lid less often.

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

Power Available

Light is not on

• LED may be burned out.

• No electric current is 

reaching the freezer.

• 

Contact a qualified service dealer.

• See “Appliance does not run” in the 

APPLIANCE OPERATION

 Section.

Summary of Contents for FFCS0522AW

Page 1: ...gidaire ca Canada 1 800 265 8352 All about the Use Care of your Freezer A20585701 June 2020 Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation 4 Controls and Settings 5 Storage Features 6 Storing Food and Saving Energy 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Troubleshooting 10 Warranty 11 ...

Page 2: ...k of fire or explosion Dispose of property in accordance with federal or lo cal regulations Flammable refrigerant used CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion due to punc ture refrigerant tubing Follow handling instruc tions carefully Flammable refrigerant used WARNING WARNING CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other f...

Page 3: ... cord Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid electrical shock If voltage varies by 10 or more appliance performance may be affected Operating the unit with insufficient power can damage the motor Such damage is not covered under the warranty If you suspect your household voltage is high or low consult your power company for testing To prevent the appliance from being turned off accidentally...

Page 4: ...water Wipe dry DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES Do not use razor blades or other sharp in struments 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 de tergent or the residue can be touched with the sticky side of tape already removed DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL LABEL Leveling optional Ext...

Page 5: ... foot of freezer space at one time Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the appliance It is not neces sary to turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing food Temperature Control The temperature control is located on the front outside wall The temperature control is adjust able to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction The temperature is factory prese...

Page 6: ...nd cleaning See Defrosting in CARE AND CLEANING section Power On Light The Power On Light indicates that the appliance is properly connected to electrical power The light glows even when the temperature control is turned to OFF If the light goes out refer to Appliance does not run in the TROUBLESHOOTING section ...

Page 7: ...ger Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the unit This cuts down on frost build up inside the appliance The unit should not be lined with aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere with cold air circulation making the appliance less efficient Organize and label food to reduce door openin...

Page 8: ...wer source when cleaning unit Other Precautions To defrost appliance always unplug unit first Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor but does not disconnect power to other electrical components Defrosting It is important to defrost and clean the appli ance when to i...

Page 9: ...cation and Moving Tips Short Vacations Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than 3 weeks Long Vacations If the appliance will not be used for several months remove all food and unplug the power cord Clean and dry the interior thoroughly To prevent odor and mold growth leave the door open slightly blocking it open if necessary Moving Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet ...

Page 10: ...stabilize Warm air enters the appliance every time the lid is opened Open the lid less often Wait until the appliance has had a chance to reach its selected temperature Appliance requires 24 hours to cool down completely SOUND AND NOISE Vibrating or rattling noise Appliance is not level It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Floor is uneven or weak Appliance rocks on floor when it is move...

Page 11: ...arts or parts obtained from persons other 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 WARRA...

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