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Section B - Refrigerator Cabinet
Before you call...
Ifyouexperienceaproblemwithyourrefrigeratorornoticeaproductbehaviororconditionyoudonot
understand,youcanusuallyavoidacalltoyourservicerepresentativebyreferringtothissectionfor
ananswer.Beginningwiththefollowingtable,thisinformationincludescommonproblems,causes,and
suggestedsolutions.
Running Your Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Compressor does not
run.
Cooling system is turned Off. •
Refrigerator is in defrost •
cycle.
Plug at wall outlet is •
disconnected.
House fuse blown or tripped •
circuit breaker.
Power outage.•
Turn cooling system On. See Controls •
Section for location of cooling system On/
Off button.
This is normal for a fully automatic defrost •
refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs
periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.•
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-•
delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call local Electric •
Company.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
Room or outside weather is •
hot.
Refrigerator has recently been •
disconnected for a period of
time.
Automatic ice maker is •
operating.
Doors are opened too •
frequently or too long.
Refrigerator/freezer door may •
be slightly open.
Freezer control is set too cold •
(control found in fresh food
section).
Fresh food/freezer gasket is •
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
It’s normal for the refrigerator to work •
longer under these conditions.
It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to •
cool down completely.
Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to •
run slightly more.
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it •
to run more. Open doors less often.
Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food •
and containers from blocking door. See
Problem section, Opening/ Closing of
Doors/ Drawers.
Set freezer control to warmer setting until •
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door •
seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in
order to maintain desired temperatures.
Compressor does not
run.
Electronic control system •
keeps the refrigerator at a
constant temperature.
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off •
to keep temperature constant.
Digital temperature
displays are flashing.
Electronic control system •
has detected a performance
problem.
Call your Electrolux service representative, •
who can interpret any messages or number
codes flashing on the digital displays.
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