Frigidaire FCFS181LQB オーナーマニュアル

SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels when-

ever appliance is on.

•  Modern appliances 

have increased storage 

capacity and more 

stable temperatures. 

They require heavy-

duty compressors.

•  This is normal. When the surround-

ing noise level is low, you may hear 

the compressor running while it 

cools the interior.

Louder sound levels when 

compressor comes on.

•  Appliance operates 

at higher pressures 

during the start of 

the ON cycle.

•  This is normal. Sound will level off 

or disappear as appliance continues 

to run.

Popping or cracking sound 

when compressor comes on.

•  Metal parts undergo ex-

pansion and contraction, 

as in hot water pipes.

•  This is normal. Sound will level off 

or disappear as appliance continues 

to run.

Bubbling or gurgling sound.

•  Refrigerant (used to 

cool appliance) is cir-

culating throughout 

the system.

•  This is normal.

Vibrating or rattling noise.

•  Appliance is not level. It 

rocks on the floor when 

it is moved slightly.

•  Floor is uneven or weak. 

•  Appliance is touching  

the wall.

•  Level the appliance by putting  

wood or metal shims under part of 

the appliance.

•  Ensure floor can adequately support 

appliance. Level the appliance.

•  Re-level appliance or move appli-

ance slightly.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on inside 

appliance walls.

•  Weather is hot and 

humid, which in-

creases internal rate 

of frost build-up.

•  This is normal. 

 

ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odors in appliance.

•  Interior needs to  

be cleaned.

•  Food with strong odors 

are in the appliance.

•  Clean interior with sponge, warm 

water, and baking soda.

•  Cover the food tightly.

DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close.

•  Appliance is not level. It 

rocks on the floor when 

it is moved slightly.

•  Floor is uneven or weak.

•  Level the appliance by putting wood 

or metal shims under part of the 

appliance.

•  Ensure floor can adequately support 

appliance. Level the appliance by 

putting wood or metal shims under 

part of the appliance.

LIGHTING PROBLEMS
Fluorescent lamp is not on. •  The fluorescent lamp 

is burned out.

•  No electric current is 

reaching the appliance.

•  See “Fluorescent Lamp” in Fea-

tures section.

•  See “Appliance does not run”.