TFU12M4AW4 Tappan Freezer - Instructions
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Fridge would not cool at all, because the compressor was not running. Fan running, lights working, just no cool.
Remove the cardboard access cover at the bottom back of the fridge. On the left side, locate the run capacitor. Remove it by prying it loose from its socket, after first removing the wire hold down clamp. One wonders why the clamp is there, which makes it difficult to get the run capacitor out. Be careful not to disrupt in any way the copper refrigerant tubes. If you mess them up, you will have wasted your time and effort trying to repair the machine. I was lucky, since a failed run capacitor is the problem only about 12% of the time, based on what I’ve read. Hallelujah! It was the problem with my fridge.
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David from ABINGDON, VA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Lost Key
It's easy to know how to use a key. I didn't have a difficult part, I didn't have the model # because I had lost my key and the model # is inside. I was able to find the energy saving paper that came with it but it had four model #'s. I called a couple places and no could me. I pulled up Part Select on line and just thought I would give them a try. I got a very nice person (Jeremy) He went thru every model that I had and three out of the four matched so he sent me a key and if it didn't work I could get my money back. I give him a A+ four taking that extra step, unlike the other places. Very satisfied!
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Kelli from Goosecreek, SC
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Lost original key
Brought replacement key works just like original I thought it would be metal from reviews but it was plastic and still works perfectly
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katrina from EAST ORANGE, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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shut freezer-vacuum pump made hard to reopen-wife broke handle in tugging.
first removed two screws that held handle. Then replaced. Ordered a motor 3 years ago from land office with verbal over counter instructions and that was easier but to get part this time was very simple ! With the model number and name brand input on site I had part in 3 days instead of waiting for a chance to visit land store and HOPE they had the part. Y'all might consider a zoom feature for us older folks.
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mike from longview, TX
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Broken handle
I was surprised that the screws and trim piece were not included so make sure you have them from the old handle or order new. First removed the broken ends still on the freezer. I removed the small metal brackets from the old handle and put them on the new one, screwed the handle to the freezer and put the trim piece on. Real easy.
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Bill from Elmira, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Could Not Lock
Oh yea thanx to partselect it went great didnt get fisrtkey but when got the second key it worked great thanx partselect
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brenda from snellville, GA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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broken door end cap
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Doris from Muncie, IN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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The handle broke off the door
We removed the trim and the screws and kept them in a safe place until the handle arrived. It took only about 10 minutes start to finish. Very Easy!
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Martha M from Fort Worth, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Plastic shelf supports broken
Needed to remove both left and right broken (plastic) supports and reinsert the new parts. Not hard at all...worked like a charm!
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shari from west sand lake, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers
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the compressor capacitor overheated
it was great. I ordered the capacitor for my frigidaire frig and it arrived
in 3 days. plugged in the part to the compressor and my frig has been
working ever since. I spent 3 minutes ordering the part and 30 seconds
attaching it to the frig. Easy, very easy. saved myself a 75 dollar repair
visit. thanks
in 3 days. plugged in the part to the compressor and my frig has been
working ever since. I spent 3 minutes ordering the part and 30 seconds
attaching it to the frig. Easy, very easy. saved myself a 75 dollar repair
visit. thanks
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Bart from goldsboro, NC
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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won't start repaced the run capacitor didn't solve the problem so I ordered a defrost timer
I watched the videos (they really help) and followed the steps. Everything went smooth with no surprises
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Curtis from Winlock, WA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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broken door handle
backed out screws from old handle, install new hansel w/ same screws & screw cover. done
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felder from logansport, LA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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compressor wouldn't start
I used a pick to remove the lugs from the old starter. Clicked them right in the new one and it went to woking!!!
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Mike from Kilgore, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Our handle broke off
Our repair was very easy, just unscrew the old handle and replace it with the new one. The repair job took about two minutes and now the door is as good as new.
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Theresa from Kane, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Had to replace door handle.
Nothing to it. Remove the center insert. Under there are two phillip head screws. Remove those, place new handle in position, apply screws, and put on the insert. Your done !
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Danny from Barstow, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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