Solutions to Common Problems 37'
RunningYourRefrigerator
Concern Potential Cause
Compressor does not • Cooling system isturned Off.
run.
Refrigeratorrunstoo
muchortoolong.
,, Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
,, Plugat wall outlet is disconnected.
= Housefuse is blown or a tripped circuit
breaker.
,, Power outage.
,, Electroniccontrol system keepsthe
refrigerator at aconstant temperature.
,, Room or outside weather is hot.
• Refrigerator hasrecently beendisconnected
for a period of time.
,, Automatic ice maker is operating.
o
e
Doors are openedtoo frequently or too long.
Refrigerator/freezerdoor may be slightly
open.
Freezercontrol is settoo cold (control found
infresh food section).
Freshfood/freezergasketisdirty,worn,
cracked,or poorlyfitted.
CommonSolution
,, Turn cooling system On.SeeControlsSection for
location of cooling system On/Off button.
,, This is normal for a fully automaticdefrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycleoccurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.
o Ensureplug istightly pushedinto outlet.
,, ChecWreplacefuse with a 15 amp time-delayfuse.
Resetcircuit breaker.
,, Check house lights. Calllocal ElectricCompany.
,, This is normal. Refrigeratorgoes on and off to keep
temperature constant.
,, This modelis providedwith a high-efficiency, ,,
variable-speedcompressor.
Digital temperature ,, Electroniccontrol system hasdetecteda ,, Call your Electroluxservice representative,who can
displays areflashing, performance problem, interpret any messagesor number codes flashing on
the digital displays.
TemperaturesAre TooCold
Concern PotentialCause CommonSolution
Freezertemperature ,, Freezercontrol is set too cold. ,, Set freezercontrol to awarmer setting. Allow 24 hours
too cold. Refrigerator for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is • Ice maker is on. • It is normal for the freezercompartment to overcool
satisfactory, while automatic ice maker is on.
Refrigerator temperature ,, Refrigeratorcontrol isset too cold. ,, Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting.Allow 24
too cold. Freezer hours for temperatureto stabilize.
temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers • See solution above.
freezes.
Food stored in Meat
Keeperfreezes (select
models).
,, Refrigeratorcontrol issettoo cold,
,, MeatKeepertemperature control is set too
cold.
,, It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
these conditions.
,, It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cooldown
completely.
• Ice makeroperation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more.
• Warm air enteringthe refrigerator causes it to run more.
Opendoors lessoften.
• Ensurerefrigerator is level. Keepfood and containers
from blocking door. SeeProblem section, Opening/
Closing of Doors/Drawers.
• Set freezercontrol to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
• Cleanor changegasket.Leaks in door sealwill cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
It is normal for the compressorto run for long periods
of time.
,, Adjust MeatKeepertemperaturecontrol to a warmer
setting. Meat should bestored at a temperature just
belowthe freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form dueto the
moisture content of meat.
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