Frigidaire FCGM181RQB オーナーマニュアル

SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels 

whenever appliance is on.

•  Modern appliances 

have increased storage 

capacity and more stable 

temperatures. They require 

heavy-duty compressors.

•  This is normal. When the 

surrounding 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 

expansion 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 circulating 

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 

appliance slightly.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on inside 

appliance walls.

•  Weather is hot and humid, 

which increases 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 

Features section.

•  See “Appliance does not run”.