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BEfORE YOU CALL

Visit our web site at

 www.frigidaire.com.

1-800-944-9044

 

(United States)

1-800-668-4606 

(Canada)

Common Occurrences

Before calling for service, review this list.  It may save you time and expense. This list includes 
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this 
appliance.

Refrigerator does not run.

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.  Reset circuit breaker.
The temperature control is turned to “O”.
Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes and check again.

Freezer temperature too cold. 
Refrigerator temperature is 
satisfactory.

Set freezer control to warmer setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours 
for the temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator temperature too 
cold. Freezer temperature is 
satisfactory.

Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.  Then 
check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed.

Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates.

The cabinet is not level.
Floor is weak.
See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section.

Odors in refrigerator.

Interior needs to be cleaned.
Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped.

Cabinet light not working.

Replace light bulb.
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
Light switch may be stuck. Push in light switch, located on the refrigerator control box, to 
release.

Automatic ice maker not working 
(some models).

Ensure the Wire Signal Arm is not in UP position.
Ice maker should produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period.
Water supply is turned off.
Water pressure is too low.
The freezer is not cold enough.

Summary of Contents for 241857202

Page 1: ...Warranty 12 Before you Call 13 Got Questions Need Parts or Service Before Calling Your Local Repair Service CALL United States 1 800 944 9044 Canada 1 800 668 4606 Resolve many service issues over the phone at your convenience If we can t resolve your service issue we ll schedule a reputable local service technician for you Order Genuine Electrolux Parts Accessories Purchase Extended Warranty Prot...

Page 2: ...y IMPORTANT Pressing and holding the On Off button for 3 seconds located on the left side of the temperature control panel Electronic controls or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to 0 Mechanical controls will disable your refrigerator s cooling system but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplu...

Page 3: ...able Front Roller some models Stationary Front Roller with Leveling Screw some models To Level Your Refrigerator 1 Remove toe grille 2 Use flat blade screwdriver or 3 8 socket wrench to adjust front rollers Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws NOTE If you see black coils tubing on the back of your refrigerator air cooled condenser leave 3 clearance at top of refrigerator CAUTION Do Not ...

Page 4: ...2 turns behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface 7 Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak 8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source 9 To turn ice maker on lower wire signal arm side mounted or set the ice maker s On Off power switch to the I position rear mounted WARNING To avoid electric ...

Page 5: ...inge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door Close refrigerator door to help align hinge hole 13 Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench 14 Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side 15 Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin 16 Close freezer door Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge...

Page 6: ...straight up and off of dovetail button 3 Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side using the same holes as nameplate To Remove Freezer Handle Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off 1 Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door 2 Remove button plug using edge of putty knife 3 Remove screw on side of freezer door and remove handle To attach freezer han...

Page 7: ...m 2 Insert new adhesive trim locks contained in your literature pack 3 Install trim to handle by sliding under base of handle Carefully align trim and press down at trim lock locations 4 Use rubbing alcohol to remove any adhesive residue from old trim lock locations Removing Stainless steel Doors and handles To Remove Doors Stainless steel doors are not reversible Follow these steps to remove door...

Page 8: ... food items Refrigerator Freezer Control some models temperature controls TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Colder If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Cold Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Cold If Freezer compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder If Freezer compartment Is Too Cold Turn...

Page 9: ...e signal arm to its down or ON position TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER OFF To stop the ice maker lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the up or OFF position The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice container is full If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf place the shelf in the lower position so that the wire signal arm will hit the ice when the container is full NOTE...

Page 10: ...Replace light shield 6 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in F Condenser Fan If condenser coils are located underneath your refrigerator as shown in the drawing at the left you have a condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan G Compressor Modern high efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models The compressor may have a high pitched ...

Page 11: ...ng in warm water Toe Grille Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum attachment Vacuum dust from front of toe grille Remove toe grille see Installation Instruc tions Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge Rinse and dry Exterior Handles Soap and water Non Abrasive Glass Cleaner Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia bleach or alcohol to clean handles Use a soft clo...

Page 12: ...horized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULA...

Page 13: ...tory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Refrigerator temperature too cold Freezer temperature is satisfactory Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates The cabinet is not level Floor is weak See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section Odors in refrig...

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