Curtis FR551 User Manual
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Energy Saving Tips
The unit should be located 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 placing them in the unit. Overloading the unit forces
the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the unit. This cuts
down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items
as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR APPLIANCE
You can solve many common refrigerator-freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible
service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit does not operate.
Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker tripped or there is a blown fuse.
The refrigerator-freezer temperature control is set at "0".
Compressor turns on and off frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator
- freezer.
The doors are opened too often.
The doors are not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gaskets do not seal properly.
The refrigerator -freezer does not have the correct
clearances.
Vibrations.
Check to assure that the refrigerator - freezer is level.
The unit seems to make too much noise.
The rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your refrigerator -
freezer.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause
popping and crackling noises.
The unit is not level.
The doors will not close properly.
The unit is not level.
The doors are reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The crisper is out of position.