Frigidaire plfh1779gs User Guide

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Freezer does not run.

• Freezer is plugged into a circuit

that has a ground fault interrupt.

• Temperature control is in the

OFF position.

• Freezer 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 “

Temperature 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.

Freezer runs too much 
or too long.

• Room or outside weather is hot.

• Freezer has recently been

disconnected for a period of 
time.

• Large amounts of warm or hot

food have been stored recently.

• Doors are opened too frequently

or too long.

• Freezer door may be slightly

open.

• Temperature Control is set too

low.

• Freezer gasket is dirty, worn,

cracked, or poorly fitted.

• It’s normal for the freezer to work harder under

these conditions.

• It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool down

completely.

• Warm food will cause freezer to run more until

the desired temperature is reached.

• Warm air entering the freezer causes it to run

more. Open doors less often.

• See “

door problems” in the “Before You Call” 

Section.

• Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow

several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door

seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to 
maintain desired temperature.

Interior freezer 
temperature is too cold.

• Temperature control is set too

low.

• Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow

several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Interior freezer 
temperature is too warm.

• Temperature control is set too

warm.

• Door is kept open too long or is

opened too frequently.

• Door may not be sealing

properly.

• Large amounts of warm or hot

food may have been stored 
recently.

• Freezer has recently been

disconnected for a period of 
time.

• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several

hours for the temperature to stabilize.

• Warm air enters the freezer every time the

door is opened. Open the door less often.

• See “

door problems” in the “Before You Call” 

Section.

• Wait until the freezer has had a chance to

reach its selected temperature.

• Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down

completely.

Freezer external surface 
temperature is warm.

• The external freezer 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 freezer cabinet.

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.