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corrEctIoN
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
compressor does not
run.
freezer control is set to “of”
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or “0”.
refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
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Plug at electrical outlet is dis-
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connected.
house fuse blown or tripped
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circuit breaker.
Power outage.
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Set freezer control. See
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tEmPErAturE coNtroLS
section.
This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
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The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.
ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
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Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. reset
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circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call local electric company.
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refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
room or outside weather is hot.
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refrigerator has recently been
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disconnected for a period of
time.
automatic ice maker is operat-
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ing.
Doors are opened too frequent-
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ly or too long.
fresh food/freezer door may
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be slightly open.
freezer control is set too cold
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(control found in fresh food
section).
fresh food/freezer gasket is
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dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
Condenser is dirty.
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It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
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conditions.
It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down com-
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pletely.
Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
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more.
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
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open doors less often.
Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from
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blocking door. See
ProBLEm
column
OPENING/CLOS-
ING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Set fresh food control to warmer setting until refrigerator
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temperature is satisfactory. allow 24 hours for tempera-
ture to stabilize.
Clean or change gasket. leaks in door seal will cause
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refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired tem-
peratures.
Clean condenser. See
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care & cleaning chart
in the
cArE & cLEANING
section.
compressor goes off
and on frequently.
Thermostat keeps the refrigera-
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tor at a constant temperature.
This is normal. refrigerator goes on and off to keep
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temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too
cold. Fresh Food tem-
perature is satisfactory.
freezer control is set too cold.
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Set freezer control to a warmer setting. allow 24 hours
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for temperature to stabilize.
Fresh Food temperature
too cold. Freezer tem-
perature is satisfactory.
fresh food control is set too
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cold.
Set fresh food control to a warmer setting. allow 24
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hours for temperature to stabilize.
Food stored in drawers
freezes.
fresh food control is set too
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cold.
See solution above.
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Food stored in meat
Keeper freezes (some
models).
Meat Keeper Temperature Con-
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trol set too cold.
Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
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setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage time.
It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture
content of meat.
digital temperature dis-
plays are flashing.
electronic control system
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has detected a performance
problem.
Call your electrolux service representative, who can
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interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the
digital displays.
