CONCERN 1 POTENTIAL CAUSE I COMMON SOLUTION
Dzs ater) (Continued)
Water pressure is e× = = Cut-off and cut-on pressures are
tremely low, too low (well systems only),
• Reverse osmosis system is in regen-
erative phase.
ater nOt c01d enough, • AS Warmer tap water goes thr0Ugh
the filter and enters the water tank
the chilled Water is pushed through
to the dispenser. Once the chilled
..... water is used up it will take several
hours to bring the freshly replaced
water to a cooler temperature.
• Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on the
water pump system (well systems only).
• It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi dur-
ing the regenerative phase.
' Add ice to CUpor Container before dispensing water.
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS
i
Door(s) will not close, , D00r Was closed too hard, causing , Close both doors gentlyl
other door to open slightly.
• Refrigerator is not leve!, It rocks on • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adec
I the floor when moved slightly, erator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor.
, Refrigerator iS touching a wall or • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrig,
cabinet, erator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor.
Drawers are difficult to • Food is touching shelf on top of • Remove top layer of items in drawer.
move, drawer. • Ensure drawer is properly installed on track.
• Track that drawers slide on is dirty. • Clean drawer, rollers, andtrack. See Care & Cleaning,
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not • Freezer control is set to "OF" or "0".
run, • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
• Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected.
• House fuse blown or tripped circuit
breaker.
• Power outage.
Re_frigerator runs too ' ROOm or outside weather is hot.
much ortoo long, , Doors are opened too frequently or
too long.
• Fresh Food/freezer door may be
s!ightly opera
. too€0,d,
'Fresh Food/freezergasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted,
• Condenser is dirty.
Compressor goes off • Thermostat keeps the refrigerator
and on frequently, at a constant temperature,
• Setfreezercontrol,
• 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.
normal for the refrige_r to wo_ !onger under these
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open
doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level, Keep food and contains from block-
ing door. See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS,
, Set Fresh Food control to warmer _ng until refrigerator temperature
is satisfactory, Allow 24 hours for temperature to Stabilize,
-Clean or change gasket, Leaks in door seal wilt cause refrigerator
to run longer in 0rder to maintain desired temperatures_
-Clean condenser, See Care & Cleaning,
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature
constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temperature 1" Electronic control system has de- 1" Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can interpret any
displays are flashing, _ tected a performance problem. | messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on inside • Weather is hot and humid. I " The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.
of refrigerator walls, • Door is slightly open. I • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS,
--Watercollectson bottom _ vegetables contain and give Off I' Itisnot unusualtohaV_moisture Onthe bottomsideofthecov_er.
side of drawer cover, = Jt• Move humidity control (some models)to lower setting.
Water collects in bottom • Washed vegetables and fruit drain |, Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water collecting in
of drawer, while in the drawer. | bottom of drawer is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Hoisture collects on • Weather is humid, • This is normal in humid weather, When humidity is lower, the
outside of refrigerator moisture should disappear.
or between doors, • Door is slightly open, causing cold • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSTNG OF DOORS/
air from inside refrigerator to meet DRAWERS,
warm air from outside.
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