Frigidaire’s catalog records upright freezers with both manual and automatic defrost. The support guidance below focuses on cooling, settings, alarms and door sealing; it does not assume every upright has frost-free airflow or an electronic display.
Total capacity
6.5 cu ft
Refrigerator configuration
Upright Freezer
Annual energy use
280 kWh/year
Reported width
22 in
1 detailed family article9 short family notes40 detailed owner guides
Detailed articles use sources for the named brand and product family. Short notes add family details to shared guidance. Owner guides cover the product category and recorded design, with this model’s measurements and brand details shown separately. Exact controls and part fitment require a matching manufacturer source.
Frigidaire’s troubleshooting identifies ambient conditions below 55°F as a possible reason for poor freezer operation. Check the exact model installation guide for its climate limits, especially before placing an upright in an unheated space.
Set up a freezer using its exact installation instructions: confirm fit and ventilation, level it, use the specified electrical supply, then allow it to cool and verify temperature before loading food.
Frigidaire says lower knob numbers mean warmer and higher numbers mean colder for the control described in its guide. If an upright uses a digital control, consult that model’s manual rather than applying this knob direction.
Clean a freezer safely by matching the method to its design, keeping power disconnected during interior cleaning, and finding the source of odors before putting food back.
Frigidaire’s catalog contains both automatic- and manual-defrost upright models. Check the model record/manual before scheduling a manual defrost; the brand name and upright form alone do not establish a frost-free system.
Check the manual, label, and surroundings
Measure temperature instead of guessing at the dial
Prepare a freezer for an absence or seasonal shutdown by protecting food, cleaning and drying the cabinet, and following the exact manual for restart or relocation.
Use this overview to sort a freezer failure into power, control, closure, or performance concerns, protect food, and decide when model-specific service is needed.
Frigidaire’s alarm article says some models sound when the temperature exceeds 20°F and allows the alarm to be silenced until the temperature falls below that level. Do not assume the feature or threshold exists on every upright; check...
Frigidaire says long runtime can follow loading warm food, a power interruption, frequent door opening or a poor seal. Review those conditions first; its loading guidance limits unfrozen additions to 2–3 lb at once and allows up to...
The manufacturer identifies an ajar lid/door and high humidity as possible causes of moisture on freezer exteriors. On an upright, inspect the full door gasket and make sure stored items do not prevent closure; distinguish condensation...
The manufacturer identifies an ajar lid/door and high humidity as possible causes of moisture on freezer exteriors. On an upright, inspect the full door gasket and make sure stored items do not prevent closure; distinguish condensation...
Frigidaire lists an OFF control, tripped breaker or loose power connection among the first checks for a non-running freezer and warns against extension cords. Verify the exact outlet and circuit requirements in the model documentation.
Frigidaire’s freezer troubleshooting applies to upright and chest freezers and sets a useful boundary: after installation, an outage or reset, it says the cabinet needs 24 hours to stabilize. During that period, check power, room...
Identify the freezer and its design before looking up parts. Use the model-specific parts diagram or owner guide, then confirm compatibility and safety before ordering or replacing anything.
Plan replacement by confirming the freezer’s identity, checking external causes, and verifying the exact part and repair scope before choosing DIY or service.
Get a useful freezer repair quote by identifying the exact model, describing what it does, and comparing written estimates with the same scope of work.
Frigidaire recommends a stabilization window of about 24 hours after setup or adjustment. Note the ambient temperature, actual cabinet temperature, load and door openings over that period; these distinguish recovery from persistent...
Choose and operate a freezer efficiently by comparing standardized energy data, keeping the unit installed and maintained as its manual specifies, and managing access and frost appropriately.
Use the freezer’s label and manufacturer records to establish what can be verified about a model. Available support documents describe product details, but may not establish an individual unit’s production date or complete history.
Review a freezer against its published specifications, your measured space, expected use, and operating cost. Confirm that every feature and figure belongs to the exact model being considered.
Compare freezers by exact model, matching energy data, installation fit, and features that matter in your space. Verify every difference in the candidate’s own documentation.
Choose a replacement by verifying the exact model’s specifications, checking the delivery route and installed clearances, and comparing total purchase and energy costs. Arrange responsible disposal for the old freezer.
Use the exact model number to reach the manufacturer or a qualified service provider, describe the observed symptoms, and agree on diagnosis and costs before authorizing repair.
Arrange appliance recycling through a qualified local program or retailer and ensure refrigerant is properly recovered; do not dismantle the sealed system yourself.