CONCERN I POTENTIAL CAUSE j COHHON SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
* Set freezer control.
Compressor does not * Freezer control is set to "OF"
run. or "O".
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Plug at electrical outlet is dis-
connected.
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
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 too cold.
- 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.
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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/DRAWERS.
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/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 andgive off ' s not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
tom side of drawer moisture, the cover.
cover. ' .............. Move humidity control (some models)to lower setting: ..........
Water collects in bot= * 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 REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on
outside of refrigerator
or between doors.
* Weather is humid. *
• Door is slightly open, causing
cold air from inside refrigerator
to meet warm air from outside.
This is normal in humid weather. Press Energy Saver
icon to reduce exterior moisture on the cabinet between
the doors. When humidity is lower, the moisture should dis-
appear and the Energy Saver icon can be pressed again
to turn it off.
See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
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