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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not
run.
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Freezer control is set to “OF”
or “0”.
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Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
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Plug at electrical outlet is dis-
connected.
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House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
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Power outage.
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Set freezer control. See
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS sec-
tion.
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This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The
defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.
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Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
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Check/replace fuse with a 15-amp time-delay fuse. Reset
circuit breaker.
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Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
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Room or outside weather is hot.
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Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
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Automatic ice maker is operat-
ing.
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Doors are opened too frequent
-
ly or too long.
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Fresh Food/freezer door may
be slightly open.
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Freezer control is set too cold
(control found in Fresh Food
section).
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Fresh Food/freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
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Condenser is dirty.
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It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions.
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It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down com-
pletely.
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Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more.
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Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
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Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See
PROBLEM column
OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
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Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for temperature to
stabilize.
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Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause refrig-
erator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures.
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Clean condenser. See
Care & Cleaning Chart in the CARE
& CLEANING section.
Compressor goes off
and on frequently.
•
Thermostat keeps the refrigera-
tor at a constant temperature.
•
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep tempera-
ture constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too
cold. Fresh Food tem-
perature is satisfactory.
•
Freezer control is set too cold.
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Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Fresh Food temperature
too cold. Freezer tem-
perature is satisfactory.
•
Fresh Food control is set too
cold.
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Set fresh food control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Food stored in drawers
freezes.
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Fresh Food control is set too
cold.
•
See solution above.
Food stored in Meat
Keeper freezes (some
models).
•
Meat Keeper Temperature Con
-
trol set too cold.
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Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower setting.
(Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freez-
ing point for maximum fresh storage time. It is normal for ice
crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.
Digital temperature dis-
plays are flashing.
•
Electronic control system
has detected a performance
problem.
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Call your Electrolux service representative, who can inter-
pret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital
displays.
