Frigidaire A01060901 Sb is, Louder, Sound levels, Whenever, Is on, Popping or, Cracking, Comes on

BEFORE YOU CALL

PROBLEM		CAUSE		CORRECTION
“Sb” is	•	The control is in	•	Pressing the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP
displayed on		Sabbath Mode.		MODE keys to exit Sabbath Mode.
control.
SOUND AND	NOISE
Louder	•	Modern freezers have	•	This is normal. When the surrounding noise
sound levels		increased storage		level is low, you might hear the compressor
whenever		capacity and more stable		running while it cools the interior.
appliance		temperatures. They require
is on.		heavy-duty compressors.
Popping or	•	Metal parts undergo	•	This is normal. Sound will level off or
cracking		expansion and contraction, as		disappear as appliance continues to run.
sound when		in hot water pipes.
compressor	•	Refrigerant (used to cool	•	This is normal.
comes on.
		refrigerator) is circulating
Bubbling or
		throughout the system.
gurgling
sound.
Vibrating or	•	Appliance is not level. It rocks	•	Level the appliance. Refer to “Leveling” in the
rattling noise.		on the floor when it is moved		INSTALLATION section.
		slightly.	•	Ensure floor can adequately support the
	•	Floor is uneven or weak.		appliance. Level the appliance by putting
				wood or metal shims under part of
				the appliance.
	•	Appliance is touching	•	Re-level appliance or move appliance
		the wall.		slightly. Refer to “Leveling” in the
				INSTALLATION section.
WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture	•	Weather is hot and humid,	•	This is normal.
forms on		which increases internal rate
inside		of frost buildup.
appliance	•	Door is slightly open.	•	See DOOR PROBLEMS.
walls.
	•	Door is kept open too long.	•	Open the door less often.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odors in	•	Interior needs to be cleaned.	•	Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
appliance.				baking soda. Replace air filter.
	•	Foods with strong odors are	•	Cover the food tightly.
		in the appliance.
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will	•	Appliance is not level. It	•	This condition can force the cabinet out
not close.		rocks on the floor when it is		of square and misalign the door. Refer to
		moved slightly.		“Leveling” in the INSTALLATION section.
	•	Floor is uneven or weak.	•	Ensure floor can adequately support appliance.
				Level the appliance by putting wood or metal
				shims under part of the appliance.
LIGHTING PROBLEMS
Light bulb is	•	The light bulb is burned out.	•	Follow directions under INTERIOR
not on.				LIGHTING section.
	•	No electric current is reaching	•	See “APPLIANCE DOES NOT RUN”.
		the appliance.
	•	Control is in Sabbath mode	•	Depress TEMP MODE key and CONTROL
		(Sb is displayed on control).		LOCK key for 3 seconds.

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