Electrolux French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator, Use & Care Manual

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Solutions to Common Problems
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Moisture collects on
inside of refrigerator
walls.
Weather is hot and humid. •
Door is slightly open. •
Door is opened too often or too long. •
Open containers. •
The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating •
increases.
See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/ •
Drawers.
Open door less often to allow internal temperature to •
stabilize.
Keep containers covered. •
Water collects on bottom
side of drawer cover.
Vegetables contain and give off moisture. • Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual. •
Move humidity control (select models) to lower setting.
•
Moisture collects in
bottom of drawer.
Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in •
the drawer.
Fruits and vegetables are kept past their •
prime
Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water •
collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables especially if •
they begin to break down.
Moisture collects on
outside of refrigerator or
between doors.
Weather is humid. •
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from •
inside refrigerator to meet warm air from
outside.
This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is •
lower, the moisture should disappear.
See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/ •
Drawers.
Water Dispenser
Problem Cause Correction
Dispenser will not dispense
water.
Water supply is not connected. •
Household water line valve is not open. •
Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged. •
Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water Supply •
section).
Open household water line valve. See Problem section Ice •
Maker Is Not Making Ice.
Replace filter cartridge being sure to remove protective caps. •
Water has an odd taste
and/or odor.
Water has been in the tank for a period of time. •
Unit not properly connected to cold water line. •
Tubing used in the household water supply and •
installation may affect water taste and odor.
Water has a high mineral content. •
Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the •
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the •
kitchen faucet.
For best results, use copper tubing for water connections. •
Contact water treatment plant for help in checking water •
supply source.
Water pressure is
extremely low.
Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too low (well •
systems only).
Reverse osmosis system is in regenerative phase. •
Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on •
the water pump system (well systems only).
It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi •
during the regenerative phase.
Temperatures Are Too Warm (continued)
Problem Cause Correction
Refrigerator temperature
is too warm. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator control is set too warm. • Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 •
hours for temperature to stabilize.
Temperature in the
Deli Drawer or Perfect
Temp
TM
Drawer is too
warm (select models).
Temperature control is set too warm. • Adjust temperature control to a colder setting. •