Electrolux RM2262 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Defrosting Procedure; Refrigerator Fails to Work; Refrigerator Not Cold Enough

DEFROSTING
Frost
will
gradually
accumulate
on
the
refrigerating
surtaces.
It
must
not
be
allowed
to
grow
too
thick
as
it
acts
as
an
insulator
and
adversely
affects
refrigerator
performance.
Check
the
formation
of
frost
regularly
every
week
and
when
it
is
about
3
mm
thick
it
will
be
necessary
to
defrost
the
refrigerator.
‘To
defrost
the
refrigerator,
turn
it
off
and
remove
the
ice
tray
oe all food items.
Any
frozen
foods
should
be
wrapped
loosely,
but
completely,
in
several
layers
of
clean
newspaper.
Remember
that,
ifthe
temperature
of
frozen
food
is
allowed
to
rise
unduly
during
defrosting
its
storage
time
may
be
shortened.
lesired,
defrosting
may
be
speeded
up
by
filling
the
ice
tray
with
hot
water
and
placing
it
in
the
frozen
food
compartment.
Do
not
try
to
accelerate
defrosting
by
using
any
kind
of
heating
appliance
as
the
plastic
surfaces
of
the
refrigerator
might
then
be
damaged.
Neither
should
any
sharp
objects
be
used
to
scrape
off
the
ice.
The
defrost
water
from
the
cooling
plate
in
the
fresh
food
compartment
runs
from
a
collector
channel
down
a
tube
to
a
drip
tray
at
the
rear
of
the
refrigerator
where
it
evaporates.
This
does
not
apply
to
the
frozen
food
compartment
which
needs
to
be
cleaned
manually.
Do
not
re-freeze
any
thawed
frozen
food.
When
all
the
ice
has
melted
wipe
the
frozen
and
fresh
food
compartments
dry
and
leave
the
door
ajar
for
airing
prior
to
re-starting
the
refrigerator.
Place
the
food
items
back
inside
but
wait
until
the
refrigerator
is
cold
before
making
ice
cubes.
LEANING
THE
REFRIGERATOR
an
the
inside
of
the
refrigerator
regularly
to
keep
it
fresh
and
hygienic.
<
Soak
a
cloth
in
a
solution
consisting
of
a
teaspoon
of
bicarbonate
of
soda
to
half
a
litre
of
warm
water.
Wring
out
@itrs
and
use
it
to
clean
the
interior
of
the
refrigerator
and
ittings.
Never
use
detergents,
scouring
powder,
strongly
scented
Products
or
wax
polish
to
clean
the
interior
of
the
refrigerator
as
they
may
damage
the
surfaces
andleave
a
strong
odour.
The
exterior
of
the
refrigerator
should
be
wiped
clean
now
and
again,
using
a
damp
cloth
and
a
small
quantity
of
detergent.
But
not
the
door
gasket,
which
should
only
be
cleaned
with
soap
and
water
and
then
thoroughly
dried.
The
cooling
unit
behind
the
refrigerator
ought
to
be
cleaned
with
a
brush
from
time
to
time,
but
make
sure
that
the
refrigerator
is
switched
off
when
doing
this.
TURNING
OFF
THE
REFRIGERATOR
if
the
refrigerator
is
not
in
use
for
some
time:
©
‘Turn
off
the
LP
gas
and
electric
power.
@
Empty
the
refrigerator
and
defrost
it.
©
Clean
the
refrigerator
interior
and
accessories
and
wipe
them
dry
afterwards.
@
Leavethe
door
ajar.
It
can
be
secured
in
this
position
by
means
of
the
travel
catch
(see
Fig.
3).
iF
THE
REFRIGERATOR
FAILS
TO
WORK
Check
the
following
points
before
calling
a
service
technician:
1.
That
the
“STARTING
THE
REFRIGERATOR"
instructions
have
been
followed.
2.
If
it
is
possible
to
start
the
refrigerator
on
any
of
the
connected
sources
of
energy.
3.
If
the
refrigerator
fails
to
work
on
gas,
check
that:
®
The
gas
bottle
is
not
empty.
@
All
LP-gas
valves
are
open.
4.
If
the
refrigerator
fails
to
work
on
12
V,
check
that:
©
The
12
V
supply
is
connected
to
the
refrigerator.
@
The
fuse
on
the
12
V
supply
is
intact.
@
That
the
12
V
switch
is
on.
5.
If
the
refrigerator
fails
to
work
on
240
V,
check
that:
©
The
240
V
supply
is
connected
to
the
refrigerator.
@
The
fuse
is
intact.
@
That
the
240
V
switch
is
on.
IF
THE
REFRIGERATOR
IS
NOT
COLD
ENOUGH
IT
MAY
BE
BECAUSE:
1.
The
ventilation
is
inadequate
owing
to
objects
such
as
wire
mesh
or
winter
covers
blocking
the
ventilation
passages.
2. The evaporator is frosted up.
The
temperature
control
setting
is
incorrect.
The
gas
pressure
is
incorrect
—-
check
the
pressure
regulator
at
the
gas
container.
The ambient temperature is too high.
Too
much
food
is
loaded
at
the
same
time.
The door is not property closed.
More
than
one
source
of
energy
is
used
at
the
same
time.
Fol od
OND
.
The
sealed
cooling
system
must
not
be
opened,
since
it
contains
corroding
chemicals
under
high
pressure.
SOME USEFUL HINTS
MAKE SURE THAT:
@
The
refrigerator
is
not
operating
on
12
V
when
the
vehicle
is
parked,
otherwise
you
may
drain
the
car
battery
ina
short
time.
©
Defrosting
is
carried
out
periodically.
@
The
refrigerator
is
clean
and
dry
with
the
door
left
open
when
it
is
not
to
be
used
for
some
time,
@
Liquids
or
items
with
a
strong
odour
are
well
packaged.
®@
The
ventilation
openings
are
unobstructed.
@
The
door
is
secured
by
means
of
the
travel
catch
when
the
caravan
is
on
the
move.
@
Only
one
mode
of
operation
at
a
time
is
used
to
run
the
refrigerator.