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Before You Call (continued)
CONCERN
POTENTIAL CAUSE
COMMON SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not
run.
• Freezer control is set to “OF” or
“0”.
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
• Plug at electrical outlet 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 periodically, 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 company.
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 contains from
blocking door. See CONCERN 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.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temperature
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 collects on
inside of refrigerator
walls.
• Weather is hot and humid.
• Door is slightly open.
• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.
• See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING 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 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 CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
