FGVU17F8QTA Frigidaire Freezer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Mark from RIVERSIDE, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5304511026
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
door would not fully open
-got friend
-got step stool
-removed upper hing w/3/8 nut driver
-lifted door vertically off of lower hing pin (w/friend)
-removed and replaced broken nylon washer
-lifted door back onto lower pin hing hole
-while friend holds door reinstall upper hing bracket with 3/8 nut driver
-had cup of coffee
-got step stool
-removed upper hing w/3/8 nut driver
-lifted door vertically off of lower hing pin (w/friend)
-removed and replaced broken nylon washer
-lifted door back onto lower pin hing hole
-while friend holds door reinstall upper hing bracket with 3/8 nut driver
-had cup of coffee
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- Customer:
- Dana from TALLAHASSEE, FL
- Parts Used:
- 297415900
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Freezer door stopped opening fully
I recommend completing steps 1-3 before purchasing your part, so as to avoid my mistakes.
1) Unplug the freezer and clear whatever is currently in the door. This fix is fast enough you don't need to empty the whole freezer.
2) Use a socket wrench to remove the two bolts holding the top hinge to the freezer. Once they're off, the hinge can pulled up and off.
3) Lift the door free from the bottom hinge. Important Note! Check that it's the door closing cam that's broken, and not, for example, the bearing that seats with the door cam that is listed on the freezer part of the schematic, and not the door part. If you're a smarty pants, you order(ed) the right part. If you're me, you continue with this tutorial but still need to order another part to complete the fix. Don't be like me.
4) Using your philips-head screwdriver, remove the screw holding the remnants of the old door cam to the bottom of the door. Pull out the old cam and insert the new one. Rescrew.
5) Grab your extra person put of your toolbox and have them help you guide the door back onto the bottom hinge. The door is not heavy but no one wants to play blind Battleship while your freezer contents actively defrost.
6) Stick the top hinge back into place and reattach the bolts.
7) PLUG YOUR FREEZER BACK IN! And also check that the door works now.
1) Unplug the freezer and clear whatever is currently in the door. This fix is fast enough you don't need to empty the whole freezer.
2) Use a socket wrench to remove the two bolts holding the top hinge to the freezer. Once they're off, the hinge can pulled up and off.
3) Lift the door free from the bottom hinge. Important Note! Check that it's the door closing cam that's broken, and not, for example, the bearing that seats with the door cam that is listed on the freezer part of the schematic, and not the door part. If you're a smarty pants, you order(ed) the right part. If you're me, you continue with this tutorial but still need to order another part to complete the fix. Don't be like me.
4) Using your philips-head screwdriver, remove the screw holding the remnants of the old door cam to the bottom of the door. Pull out the old cam and insert the new one. Rescrew.
5) Grab your extra person put of your toolbox and have them help you guide the door back onto the bottom hinge. The door is not heavy but no one wants to play blind Battleship while your freezer contents actively defrost.
6) Stick the top hinge back into place and reattach the bolts.
7) PLUG YOUR FREEZER BACK IN! And also check that the door works now.
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- Customer:
- BETTY from SHINGLETOWN, CA
- Parts Used:
- 242015201
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Scratch on stainless frig door.
Can't supply any info that would be helpful. Ordered a " badge" that covered 100% of the scratch and stuck it on. Scratch now covered and problem solved. Thanks for asking.
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- Customer:
- Randolph from Edwards, MS
- Parts Used:
- 297309000
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Evaporator fan not working
Took off cover, unplugged wires, removed old motor, mounted new motor, remounted new motor and replaced cover.
Now need a new control board for same model.
Now need a new control board for same model.
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- Customer:
- Lawrence from WHITESBORO, TX
- Parts Used:
- 5304511026, 297415900
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Closing cam was broken
Removed the top hinge, took the door off ,swapped out the new parts
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- Customer:
- Toni from Little Rock, AR
- Parts Used:
- 297147700
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Just lost key
No repair. The key fit!
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- Customer:
- Kelli from Goosecreek, SC
- Parts Used:
- 297147700
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
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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- Customer:
- katrina from EAST ORANGE, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 297147700
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
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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- Customer:
- brenda from snellville, GA
- Parts Used:
- 297147700
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
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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- Customer:
- Nancy from LEHIGH ACRES, FL
- Parts Used:
- 218755504
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
No problems
I had no problems. Screws arrived sooner than expected. It was a very simple installation. Very pleased with both the product and service.
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- Customer:
- EDWIN from ELWOOD, IN
- Parts Used:
- 5308000010
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
loud noise fan blade broke,off balance
take 1/4 hex screws out clean out dust ,remove old fan blade replace with new install bolts .
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- Customer:
- Nesbit from GOLDEN MEADOW, LA
- Parts Used:
- 242196204
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
light doesn't work
i only ordered 1, so i replaced each 1 then moved to the next. still no light, so it must be someting else. will try to check the wires with a volt meter to see if i have power next. something wierd happen, when i accidently touch the back of the led board, it lit up, small but still light up. hoping that means the led board is goo, must be in the wiring. i saw it had a main led board so will check the power to that.
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- Customer:
- CRAIG from PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 297309000
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Noisy fan
Remove the cover panel inside the freezer, remove and replace the fan motor (pull fan blades off old motor and push on the new one) and replace the cover.
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- Customer:
- Richard from Clovis, NM
- Parts Used:
- 297309000, 5308000010
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Evaporator Fan Motor was making loud rattling sound.
Unplugged freezer from electrical socket. Removed lower trays from freezer. Removed sound proof stripping from sides of back panel. Removed upper, lower and side screws from back, lower panel using No. 2 phillips screwdriver. Disconnected motor wires from quick disconnect power supply. Removed motor bracket from freezer back using nut driver. Removed motor from bracket using same nut driver. Replaced motor and screws in bracket. reattached quick disconnect. Attached fan blade to motor making certain to push blade on shaft securely. Replaced bracket to freezer back. Replaced back cover. Replaced stripping. Plugged into power supply. Total time 15-20 minutes.
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