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BEFORE YOU CALL (continued)

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

SOUND AND NOISE (continued)
Vibrating or rattling noise.

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Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor 

when it is moved slightly.

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Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on 

floor when it is moved slightly.

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Freezer is touching the wall.

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Level the unit. Refer to ”Leveling” in the        

Installation Section. 

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Ensure floor can adequately support freezer. 

Level the freezer by putting wood or metal 

shims under part of the freezer.

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Re-level the freezer or move freezer slightly. 

Refer to “Leveling” in the Installation Section.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on inside            

freezer walls.

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Weather is hot and humid.

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Lid may not be seating properly.

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Lid is opened too often or too long.

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The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating 

increases. This is normal.

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See “LID PROBLEMS”.

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Open lid less often.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture  forms  on  outside                

of freezer.

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Lid may not be seating properly, causing 

cold air from inside freezer to meet warm air  

from outside.

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See “LID PROBLEMS”.

ODOR IN FREEZER
Odor in freezer.

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Interior needs to be cleaned.

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Foods with strong odors are in the freezer.

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Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and 

baking soda.

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Cover the food tightly.

LID PROBLEMS
Lid will not close.

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Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor 

when it is moved slightly.

• 

Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on 

floor when it is moved slightly.

• 

This condition can force the cabinet out of 

square and misalign the lid. Refer to “Leveling” 

in the Installation Section.

• 

Level the floor by using wood or metal shims under 

the freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer.

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Power Available Light is 

not on

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LED may be burned out.

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No electric current is reaching the freezer.

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Contact a qualified service dealer.

• 

See “Freezer does not run” in the “RUNNING 

OF FREEZER” Section.

Summary of Contents for FFFC05M4NW

Page 1: ...about the Use Care of your Freezer Product Registration 2 Energy Saving Tips 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 First Steps 5 Optional Freezer Features 5 297425300 March 2012 Setting Temperature Controls 6 Care and Cleaning 7 Power Failure Freezer Failure 8 Before you Call 9 Major Appliance Warranty 11 ...

Page 2: ...ted in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight Let hot foods cool to room temperature before plac ing in the freezer Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe contain ers dry before placing them in the freezer This cut...

Page 3: ...jury WARNING Please read all instructions before using this freezer WARNING For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for flammability and other warnings WARNING Proper Disposal of your Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or a...

Page 4: ...zer perfor mance may be affected Operating the freezer with in sufficient 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 freezer from being turned off acciden tally do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord Do not pinch knot or bend pow...

Page 5: ...Care Guide Before starting the freezer follow these important first steps Location Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug The freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed 110 F 43 C Tem peratures of 32 F 0 C and below will NOT affect freezer operation Additional compressor heaters are not recommended Allo...

Page 6: ...ot of freezer space at one time Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer It is not necessary to turn control knob to a colder setting while freezing food Temperature Control The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models and on the front outside wall on chest models The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures Ho...

Page 7: ...zer when to inch of frost has accumulated Frost may tend to accumulate faster on upper part of the freezer due to warm moist air entering the freezer when the door is opened Remove food and leave the door open when defrosting the freezer If the frost is soft remove it by using a plastic scraper If the frost is glazed and hard fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom Close...

Page 8: ...r every 24 hours Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice Dairies or Ice Cream Manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice If the freezer has stopped operating see Freezer does not run in the Avoid Service Checklist Section of this manual If you cannot solve the problem call an authorized servicer immediately If the freezer remains off for sever...

Page 9: ... setting Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize Temperature inside freezer is too warm Freezer control is set too warm Lid is opened too frequently or too long Lid may not be seating properly Large amounts of warm or hot food has been stored recently Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time Set fresh food control to a colder setting Allow several hours for temperature ...

Page 10: ...LEMS Open lid less often WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture forms on outside of freezer Lid may not be seating properly causing cold air from inside freezer to meet warm air from outside See LID PROBLEMS ODOR IN FREEZER Odor in freezer Interior needs to be cleaned Foods with strong odors are in the freezer Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda Cover the food tightly...

Page 11: ... 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 A PARTICULAR PURPO...

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