AFFC Frigidaire Freezer - Instructions
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I Lost The Key
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VICKIE from DAWSON, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
I order another one thanks
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Fridge would not cool at all, because the compressor was not running. Fan running, lights working, just no cool.
4 of 4 people
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David from ABINGDON, VA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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 cop
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per 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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Old hinge was broken
6 of 10 people
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Tom from Riverton, WV
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
Remove the 6 screws with a 5/16 inch nut driver. Make sure the lid gasket is in full contact all the way around. Remove any ice interfering with the lid gasket mating properly. Install new hinge using the original screws. Have somebody hold up the lid and tighten the spring nut with a deep 1/2 inch socket gradually until the lid stays
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Pushbutton light switch failed.
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Arlee from HOUSTON, TX
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Needed a Phillips head screwdriver to remove bottom plate (kick panel). UNPLUGGED FREEZER. Removed plate pulled switch out through the mounting hole and unhooked the two electric wires. Plac
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ed wires on new switch, pushed wires back through the hole and seated the switch. Plugged in the freezer and opened the door - magic, the light came on. Replaced the front kick panel (hardest part was to line up the plate holes with the holes in the mounting bracket).
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While defrosting freezer tossed the drain plug with ice and water into the sewer system.
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paul from LISLE, IL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Opened mailer and bag and place the drain plug into the drain. fit perfectly. In fact it is better than the one lost since the original needed a screwdriver or tool to remove the plug. This one has a flang or finger turner on it so that it can be removed. Also, does not interfere with items in bottom of freezer.
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removing the plastic anchorsUsed
4 of 5 people
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Bill from PORTLAND, OR
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Used the flat edge of a screwdriver, which caused me to break off the corners of the plastic shield. Be nice if their was a tool to grab the anchors to pull them out
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Defrost Timer
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DAVE from LOS RANCHOS, NM
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
The old defrost timer started making a screeching noise (probably bearings going out). The replacement part was a cinch to install. When I initially spoke to a PartsSelect person, they said the part number I gave them was not consistent with my old '94 Tappan Freezer. They were able to still find the proper replacement part number. Th
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e video that was on-line helpful also.
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Lid on freezer would not stay open.
3 of 3 people
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Norbert from BIG TIMBER, MT
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Used socket set to take screws out of the hinge and replace it with the new one. There is a little pressure on the hinge when taking the old one off. Just have to hold hinge in with hand or leg to get the last screws out. Very little pressure on the hinge.
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freezer would frost up and not get cold enough to keep frozen.
3 of 3 people
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Richard from SLIDELL, LA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed shelves ,removed panel on interior back wall with Philips screwdriver ,unplugged wire terminals slid thermostat off coil ,then reversed process to complete installation.
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Freezer wouldn't shut off and wouldn't reach cold enough temperature.
3 of 3 people
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Tunis from NOLANVILLE, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed existing part, tested it, found it to be defective. OrderEd a new one and replaced the existing one.
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fan would not turn on
3 of 4 people
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kevin from NINEVEH, NY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
easy change less than 10 min
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Missing key
3 of 4 people
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John from DUNBAR, WV
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
After removing the key from its shipping package I pushed it into the freezer locking slot and turned it to lock and unlock the lid and then removed it. I had no problems with this fix. Of course, I am an older gentleman with a lot of experience in repairs around my house,as well as other houses. I am sure that a less experienced perso
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n may have more of problem with this type of "repair".
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Manual Defrost-Extreme heat caused ice build-up
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Barbara from Shaker Heights, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Defrosted freezer, hose broke due to dry-rot. Used towels to let water drain into pan. Now with the plug minimal frost build-up. No ice at all. Now if I could get a new hose to drain the water that would be great.
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I knockedoff the door light sensor when I dropped a frozen jug of ice
2 of 2 people
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Rob from HILLSBORO, NH
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the plate (recommend using a magnetic phillips head screw driver to remmove screws which are recessed). I removed the old part and pushed the new part through the hole and carefully reached in behindto attach the wires to the new part.
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Freezer not cooling due to icing up of coil.
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Thomas from GRANBURY, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
The timer in this older unit is clearly exposed at the back of the freezer underneath the freezer compartment. It is attached with two Phillips head screws. After the screws are removed, the timer can be unplugged and the new one plugged in. The new timer has an extra flange to allow it to be used on more than one model of freezer. In
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order to mount the timer in this unit, you have to remove the extra flange by carefully cutting it away from the timer body, in similar fashion to what's depicted in the online video. This will allow you to mount the new timer to the mounting plate using the two screws from the old timer.
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