32 Solutions to Common Problems
Problem
Refrigeratorrunstoo
muchortoo long.
Running YourRefrigerator (continued)
Cause
,, Room or outsideweather ishot.
Digitaltemperature
displays areflashing.
• Refrigerator has recentlybeendisconnected
for a period of time.
,, Automatic ice maker isoperating.
,, Doors are opened too frequently or too long.
,, Refrigerator/freezerdoormaybesiightty
open.
, Freezercontrol is settoo cold (control found
in fresh food section).
. Freshfoodtfreezer gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked,or poorly fitted.
,, This model is provided with a high-efficiency,
variable-speed compressor.
• Electroniccontrol system hasdetected a
performance problem:
Correction
,, It's normal for the refrigerator towork longer under
these conditions.
• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.
,, Ice makeroperation causesrefrigerator to runslightly
more.
,, Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Opendoors tessoften.
,, Ensure refrigerator is level.Keepfood and containers
fronnblocking door.See Problemsection, Opening/
Closingof Doors/Drawers.
,, Setfreezercontrol to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature issatisfactory, Aitow 24 hours for
temperatureto stabilize.
• Cleanor changegasket. Leaksin door sealwilt cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
,, It is normal for the compressor to runfor long periods
of time.
Call your Electrolux service representative,who can
interpret anymessagesor number codesflashing on
the digital displays.
TemperaturesAre TooCold
Problem
Freezertemperature
too cold. Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigeratortemperature
too cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Cause
,, Freezercontrol isset too cold.
,, Ice maker is on.
Refrigerator control isset too cold.
Correction
,, Setfreezercontrol to awarmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperatureto stabilize.
_,It is normal for the freezercompartmentto overcool
while automatic ice maker is on.
o Refrigerator control is set too cold.
,, Meat Keepertemperature control is set too
cold.
• Set refrigerator control to awarmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
Foodstored in drawers ,, Seesolution above.
freezes.
Foodstoredin Meat
Keeperfreezes(select
models).
,, Adjust MeatKeepertemperature control to a warmer
setting. Meatshould be stored at a temperaturejust
belowthe freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for icecrystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.
TemperaturesAre TooWarm
Problem
Freezer/Refrigerator
temperatureistoowarm.
Freezertemperatureis
toowarm.Refrigerator
temperatureis
satisfactory.
Cause
- Doorsareopenedtoofrequentlyor toolong.
,, Door isslightly open,
,, Freezercontrol is settoo warm.
Correction
• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened.Openthe door less often.
= SeeProblemsection, Opening/Closingof Doors/
Drawers.
,, Setfreezercontrol to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
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