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TFC09M4AW0 Tappan Freezer - Instructions

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Freezer Door Leaking
My issue was water leaking from the door. I thought it was the gasket, so I removed the gasket and the entire panel off of the door. There was water behind it that had soaked the cardboard seal, so I left that front part off for over a week to let it dry. We determined between us and our two toddlers that perhaps the door hadn't been properly closed enough on a number of occasions, so before I bought a $100 gasket, I'd try making sure the door was shut with tape, turning the freezer on and seeing what happened. There was no water after a few days, so on another user's suggestion I purchased the $15 key and twist tied it to the freezer door. Now I am locking the door after use so we won't have leaking water any longer.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Key
  • Danielle from LAKEWOOD, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Hinge Broken
Took out the screws(8mm). Used pliers to close new hinges. Re-installed the screws with as large washers as would fit(to hopefully prevent the hinges from cracking at the screw holes like the originals did). I like this supplier, part was easy to find, correct part, shipped fast, price was good.
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Freezer Door Hinge
  • David from Butler, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Socket set
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The compressor wouldn't run it kept going on and off and wouldn't stay running,
I unwired the overload and installed the new overoad. Plugged the starter in to the back of the compressor and wired it up. Now I'm trying to get the freezer filled up again!
Parts Used:
Compressor Overload Switch Compressor Start Relay
  • George from Canonsburg, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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I Lost The Key
I order another one thanks
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Key
  • VICKIE from DAWSON, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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needed other storage baskets
open lid put baskets in. it should also be noted that we originally ordered two baskets and do to some ones over sight we only recieved one. We called and to our surprise the other basket was sent out that day.
If the occasion arises we would order from you again.
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Hanging Basket
  • billy from crossville, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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While defrosting freezer tossed the drain plug with ice and water into the sewer system.
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.
Parts Used:
Interior Drain Plug
  • paul from LISLE, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Missing key
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 person may have more of problem with this type of "repair".
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Key
  • John from DUNBAR, WV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Hinge broke
I used a socket set and removed old one and replaced with new one. Easy as 1 2 3. And I'm s 55 yr old female.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Hinge
  • Mary from OSTRANDER, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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The freezer hinge was broke.
Took the broken one off & replaced it with the new one.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Hinge
  • Shirleen from Olivet, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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part was wrong size, but looked correct using the 1 inch grid on the picture on the website
Basket was way too small and would not work even though the picture with the grid on the website looked like it was very close to the correct size.

Don't use the grid to determine whether product is the correct physical size!
Parts Used:
Hanging Basket
  • Bruce from WALLING, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
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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.
Parts Used:
Run Capacitor
  • David from ABINGDON, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Freezer wasn't cooling - compressor not engaging
Ordered the Capacitor and the Thermostat Control. Parts were received in a matter of a few days, easy to install, but did not fix the problem. Had to call a repairman to fix the problem (compressor relay - this part not available to order for this model number with Parts Select). Will continue to use Parts Select in the future for other parts, but not happy that the actual part I needed was not available - had to use other methods.
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Run Capacitor
  • Judy from ROYSE CITY, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Broken hinge
Removed the bolts and broken hinge with lid closed. Installed new hinge. Removed the retaining nail from new hinge allowing it to have tension.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Hinge
  • Glen from BON AQUA, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Broke freezer lid hinge.
Simple fix, the new hinge fit like a glove simple R&R.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Hinge
  • Dennis from COLORADO SPGS, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Just lost key
No repair. The key fit!
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Key
  • Toni from Little Rock, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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