Solutions To Common Problems
BEFORE YOU CALL...
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If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or
condition you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service
representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the
following table, this information includes common problems, causes, and
suggested solutions.
Running Your Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Compressordoesnot run.
Refrigeratorrunstoo much
or toolong.
• Coolingsystemisturned Off.
• Refrigeratorisin defrostcycle.
• Plugat wall outletisdisconnected.
• Housefuse blownortrippedcircuit
breaker.
• Power outage.
• Room or outsideweather is hot.
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
• Automatic ice maker is operating.
• Doorsare openedtoo frequentlyor
too long.
• Refrigerator/freezerdoormay be
slightlyopen.
• Freezercontrolissettoo cold
(controlfound infresh food section).
• Freshfood/freezergasketis dirty,
worn,cracked,or poorlyfitted.
• TurncoolingsystemOn.See page 15 for locationof
coolingsystemOnlOff button.
• Thisis normalfora fullyautomaticdefrost
refrigerator.Thedefrostcycleoccursperiodically,
lastingabout38 minutes.
• Ensureplugistightly pushedinto outlet.
• Check/replacefusewith a 15ampflme-delayfuse.
Resetcircuitbreaker.
• Check houselights.Call localElectricCompany.
• lfls normalforthe refrigeratortowork longerunder
theseconditions.
• tttakes8-12hoursfor the refrigeratortocool down
completely.
• tce makeroperationcausesrefrigeratortorun
slightlymore.
• Warmair enteringthe refrigeratorcausesit to run
more.Opendoorsless often.
• Ensurerefrigeratoris level.Keepfoodand
containersfromblockingdoor.See Problemsection
Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers.
• Set freezercontrolto warmersettinguntil refrigerator
temperatureissatisfactory.Allow24 hoursfor
temperatureto stabilize.
• Cleanor changegasket.Leaksin doorsealwill
causerefrigeratorto runlonger in orderto maintain
desiredtemperatures.
Compressor does not run. • Electronic control system keeps the * This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
refrigerator at a constant temperature constant.
temperature.
Digital temperature displays • Electronic control system has • Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
are flashing, detected a performance problem, interpret any messages or number codes flashing on
the digital displays.
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