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BEFORE YOU CALL
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor
does not run.
• Freezer control is set
to “OF” or “0”.
• Refrigerator is in
defrost cycle.
• Plug at electrical out-
let is disconnected.
• House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• Set freezer control.
• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost
refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodi-
cally, lasting about 30 minutes.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay
fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local electric com-
pany.
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long.
• Room or outside
weather is hot.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Fresh Food/freezer
door may be slightly
open.
• Freezer control is set
too cold.
• Fresh Food/freezer
gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly
fitted.
• Condenser is dirty.
• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer
under these conditions.
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it
to run more. Open doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
containers from blocking door. See PROBLEM
column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/
DRAWERS.
• Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting
until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal
will cause refrigerator to run longer in order
to maintain desired temperatures.
• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor
goes off and on
frequently.
• Thermostat keeps the
refrigerator at a con-
stant temperature.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off
to keep temperature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temper-
ature displays
are flashing.
• Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
• Call your Frigidaire service representative,
who can interpret any messages or number
codes flashing on the digital displays.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture col-
lects on inside
of refrigerator
walls.
• Weather is hot and
humid.
• Door is slightly open.
• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweat-
ing increases.
• See
PROBLEM
column
OPENING/CLOS-
ING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects
on bottom
side of drawer
cover.
• Vegetables contain
and give off moisture.
• It is not unusual to have moisture on the
bottom side of the cover.
• Move humidity control (some models) to
lower setting.
Water collects
in bottom of
drawer.
• Washed vegetables
and fruit drain while in
the drawer.
• Dry items before putting them in the drawer.
Water collecting in bottom of drawer is
normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture col-
lects 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 disap-
pear.
• See
PROBLEM
column
OPENING/CLOS-
ING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
