7
pROBLEM
cAuSE
cORREctIOn
REfRIGERAtOR OpERAtIOn
Refrigerator does not
run.
Refrigerator is plugged into a
•
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
Temperature control is in the
•
OFF position.
Refrigerator may not be
•
plugged in, or plug may be
loose.
House fuse blown or tripped
•
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
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Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,
•
have it checked by a certified technician.
See
•
Setting the Temperature Control
section.
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
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Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reser
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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.
Refrigerator has recently been
•
disconnected for a period of
time.
Large amounts of warm or hot
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food has been stored recently.
Door is opened too frequently
•
or too long.
Refrigerator door may be
•
slightly open.
Temperature control is set too
•
low.
Refrigerator gasket is dirty,
•
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
It’s normal for the Refrigerator to work harder under these
•
conditions.
It takes 4 hours for the Refrigerator to cool down
•
completely.
Warm food will cause Refrigerator to run more until the
•
desired temperature is reached.
Warm air entering the Refrigerator causes it to run more.
•
Open doors less often.
See
•
“DOOR pROBLEMS”
section.
Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
•
for the temperature to stabilize.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
•
Refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperature.
Interior Refrigerator
temperature is too
cold.
Temperature control is set too
•
low.
Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
•
for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior Refrigerator
temperature is too
warm.
Temperature contril is set too
•
warm.
Door is opened too frequently
•
or too long.
Door may not be seating
•
properly.
Large amounts of warm or hot
•
food has been stored recently.
Refrigerator has recently been
•
disconnected for a period of
time.
Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
•
temperature to stabilize.
Warm air entering the Refrigerator causes it to run more.
•
Open doors less often.
See
•
“DOOR pROBLEMS”
section.
Warm food will cause Refrigerator to run more until the
•
desired temperature is reached.
It takes 4 hours for the Refrigerator to cool down
•
completely.
Refrigerator external
surface temperature is
warm.
The external Refrigerator walls
•
can be as much as 30°F warm-
er than room temperature.
This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat
•
from inside the Refrigerator cabinet.
SOunD AnD nOISE
Louder sound levels
when Refrigerator is
on.
Modern
•
refrigerators have
increased storage capacity and
more stable temperatures.
They require a high efficiency
compressor
This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low,
•
you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
interior
.
BEfORE yOu cALL
Visit our web site at
www.frigidaire.com.
1-800-944-9044
(United States)
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(Canada)