CONCERN I POTENTIAL CAUSE j COHHON SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
* Set freezer control.
Compressor does not * Freezer control is set to "OF"
run. or "0".
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Plug at electrical outlet is dis-
connected.
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
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Refrigerator runs too - Room or outside weather is
much or too long. hot.
Doors are opened too frequent-
ly or too long.
- Fresh Food/freezer door may
be slightly open.
• Freezer control is set Loocold.
- Fresh Food/freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
• Condenser is dirty.
Compressor goes off • Thermostat keeps the refrigera-
and on frequently, tot at a constant temperature.
• 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.
• It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions.
- Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from
blocking door. See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORS/DEAWERS.
, Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for tempera-
ture to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep tem-
perature constant.
Digital temperature [ * Electronic control system has • Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can inter-
displays are flashing. _ detected a performance prob- pret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital
lem. displays.
WATER DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dis- • Household water line valve is
pense water, not open.
Tceand water filter cartridge is
clogged.
Filter not fully installed.
Water hasan odd taste Water has been in the tank for
and/or odor. a period of time.
, Unit not properly c0nnected to
cold water line.
Water pressure is ex- * Cut-off and cut-on pressures
tremely low. are too low (well systems only).
• Reverse osmosis system is in
regenerative phase.
• Open household water line valve. See CONCERN column
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER.
Replace filter cartridge.
• Push filter in until you hear a "click"
• Draw and discard 10'12 glasses of water b freshen the
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
, Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
kitchen faucet.
Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
the water pump system (well systems only).
• Tt is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20
psi during the regenerative phase.
_MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on • Weather is hot and humid. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.
inside of refrigerator • Door is slightly open. * See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
walls. DOORS/DRAWERS.
water collects on bet' Vegetables contain and give off , It is not Unusual to have moisture on the bottom Side of
tom side of drawer moisture, the €over.
cover. . • Move humidity control (some models)to lower settingl
Water collects in bob * Washed vegetables and fruit * Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water col-
tom of drawer, drain while in the drawer, lecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFPJ:GERATOR
Moisture collects on • Weather is humid. * This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower,
outside of refrigerator the moisture should disappear.
or between doors. * Door is slightly open, causing * See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
cold air from inside refrigerator DOORS/DRAWERS.
to meet warm air from outside.
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