Frigidaire
Chest Freezer

Model # FFCH16M5QWA Official Frigidaire freezer

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Dryer Filter 297396820
#4

System diagram

Dryer filter

Part #297396820

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Freezer Gasket And Liner Fastener Kit 5304406520
#NI

Door diagram

Freezer gasket and liner fastener kit

Part #5304406520

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Light 5304495326
#15

Door diagram

Light

Part #5304495326

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Freezer Door Switch (replaces 216998000, 7216822900) 216822900
#14

Door diagram

Freezer door switch (replaces 216998000, 7216822900)

Part #216822900

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Freezer Run Capacitor (replaces 216985010) 297286802
#55

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Freezer run capacitor (replaces 216985010)

Part #297286802

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Freezer Inner Door Panel Rivet 5303212828
#27

Door diagram

Freezer inner door panel rivet

Part #5303212828

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Freezer Light Socket (replaces 216688600, 216817600, 7297139501) 297139501
#16

Door diagram

Freezer light socket (replaces 216688600, 216817600, 7297139501)

Part #297139501

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Freezer Temperature Control Knob 216707200
#18

Cabinet diagram

Freezer temperature control knob

Part #216707200

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Freezer Basket (replaces 297404104) 297404101
#58

Cabinet diagram

Freezer basket (replaces 297404104)

Part #297404101

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Refrigeration Appliance Screw, #8-32 X 1/2-in 216036601
#86

System diagram

Refrigeration appliance screw, #8-32 x 1/2-in

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Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failu…

Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser co…

Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-m…

Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, …

Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, …

Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket…

Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor moto…

Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, …

Repair guides for chest freezers

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

The compressor start relay starts the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, follow these steps to replace a defect…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

The cold control thermostat regulates the freezer temperature. A defective cold control thermostat can prevent the compr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer lid gasket

How to replace a freezer lid gasket

The lid gasket prevents air and moisture from entering the freezer when the lid is closed. Follow these steps to replace…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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