Electrolux END52800X, User Instructions, Page: 13 / 67

electrolux refrigeration troubleshooting 13
Troubleshooting
If you think something may be wrong with your
refrigerator, you can carry out some easy checks before
calling for service. You may locate the problem, sparing
yourself from inconvenience and saving time and money.
problem solution
When your appliance
is not operating • Check that the power cord is plugged
into the power outlet properly and that
the outlet is switched ‘ON’.
• Try running another appliance from the
power outlet. If no power is coming from
the outlet you may have blown a fuse
or tripped a circuit of your household
power supply.
• Try adjusting the temperature control to
a slightly “colder” position.
• It is normal for the freezer fan NOT to
operate during the automatic defrost
cycle, or for a short time after the
appliance is switched on.
When there is
refrigerator/freezer
noise Modern refrigerators/freezers with
increased storage capacity use high
speed compressors. These can provide
a seemingly high level of sound which is
quite normal. Normal operational sounds
include:
• Occasional gurgling, similar to water
boiling.
• Air flow noise (air circulates because of
a small fan).
• A popping noise heard during automatic
defrost.
• A clicking noise heard just before
the compressor starts (this is merely
the automatic switching action of
the temperature control, turning the
compressor on or off).
Other strange sounds may mean that
you need to check and take action. For
example, noises may mean that:
• The cabinet is not level.
• The floor is uneven or weak.
• Bottles are badly placed and rattling.
• There are vibrations from an object
on top of or behind or beside the
refrigerator.
• The back of the refrigerator cabinet is
touching the wall.
Remember it is quite normal for noise
to seem louder just after the refrigerator
starts operating.
If there are odours
inside the appliance • The interior may need cleaning.
• Some foods produce odours.
• Some containers and wrapping can
cause odours.
• Ask yourself if the odour started about
the same time you started storing
something unusual.
When the motor
seems to run more
than expected Your new appliance provides you with
large capacities in both the refrigerator
section and the separate freezer. It is
normal for the motor to operate frequently.
However, to keep operation to a minimum,
check the following:
• Are doors kept open too long or too
often?
• Are controls set too cold? Refer to page
6 “Controlling temperature”.
• Have large amounts of warm food just
recently been stored? Summer, festive
seasons and holidays usually mean a lot
more work for your appliance.
• If the day is hot or the room is very
warm, the appliance will need to run
more than normal.
• The appliance will run more than normal
just after you install it or when it has
been turned off for a long time.
If the temperature in
the refrigerator is too
warm • Check that the appliance has enough
clearance at the sides, back and top.
Refer to page 2 “Installing your new
appliance”.
• Refer to page 6 “Controlling
temperature”.
• You may have kept the door open too
long or too frequently.
• Food containers or packaging may be
holding a door open.
If the temperature
in the refrigerator is
too cold • Refer to page 6 “Controlling
temperature”.
• Increase the temperature to avoid high
energy consumption.
If heavy frosting
occurs in the freezer Make sure you fully close the freezer and
fridge doors. If the doors are left partly
open a heavy frost will coat the inside of
the freezer. If a frost develops, remove it.
Take care to properly close the doors and
the frost will not reoccur.
If water drips on the
floor The defrost water tray, (located on the
compressor at the back of the cabinet),
may not be properly positioned, or the
drain tube may not be properly positioned
to direct water into this tray. You may need
to pull the refrigerator away from the wall
to check the tray and tube.
If you still require service
If you have a problem, and the problem persists after
you have made the checks mentioned above, contact
your nearest approved Service Centre or the dealer you
bought the refrigerator from. Be ready to quote the model
number, 9-digit PNC and 8-digit serial number, which is
stated on the label inside the refrigerator compartment.