CONCERN 1 POTENTIAL CAUSE I COHHON SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
* Set freezer control.
Compressor does not
run,
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
• Freezer control is set to "OF"
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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- Room or outside weather is
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.
• 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/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.
Compressor goes off * Thermostat keeps the refrigera- • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep tern-
and on frequently, tor at a constant temperature, perature constant.
DIGITAL TEH PERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temperature * Electronic control system has | • Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can inter-
displays are flashing, detected a performance prob- I pret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital
lem. displays.
WATER DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dis=
pense water.
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Water hasan odd taste
and/or odor.
• Household water line valve is
not open.
• Ice and water filter cartridge is
clogged.
• Filter not fully installed.
Water has been in the tank for
a period of time,
Unit not properly c0nnected to
cold water line.
• 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 t0 freshen the
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
, Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
kitchen faucet.
Water pressure is ex= • Cut-off and cut-on pressures • Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
tremely low. are too low (well systems only), the water pump system (well systems only).
• Reverse osmosis system is in • It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20
regenerative phase, psi during the regenerative phase.
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 colle_s on bet' Vegetables c0n_ n and g ve off ' It is not unusua! to have moisture on the bottom s de of
tom side of drawer moisture, the cover.
cover. ., Move humidity control (some models)to lower settingl
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 REFP-JGERATOR
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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