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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
Compressordoes not run.
Refrigeratorrunstoo much
or too long.
• Coolingsystem isturned Off.
• Refrigeratoris in defrostcycle.
• Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
• House fuse blown or trippedcircuit
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/freezer d oor may be
slightlyopen.
• Freezer control is settoo cold
(controlfound infresh food section).
• Fresh food/freezergasketis dirty,
worn, cracked,or poorlyfitted.
• Turncooling system On. See page 15 for locationof
cooling systemOnlOff button.
• This is normalfor a fullyautomaticdefrost
refrigerator.The defrostcycle occursperiodically,
lasting about38 minutes.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushedinto outlet.
• Check/replacefuse with a 15 ampflme-delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
• Check houselights. Call localElectricCompany.
• lfls normalfor the refrigeratorto work longerunder
these conditions.
• tt takes 8-12 hoursfor the refrigeratorto cool down
completely.
• tce makeroperationcauses refrigeratorto run
slightlymore.
• Warmair entering the refrigeratorcausesit to run
more. Open doorsless often.
• Ensure refrigeratoris level.Keepfoodand
containersfrom blockingdoor. See Problemsection
Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers.
• Set freezercontrolto warmersettinguntil refrigerator
temperatureis satisfactory.Allow24 hoursfor
temperatureto stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket.Leaksin door seal will
causerefrigeratorto run longer 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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