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BEFORE YOU CALL
CONCERN
CAUSE
SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR (Continued)
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long.
(Single Speed
Compressor)
(Some Models)
• 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 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 constant
temperature.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep temperature constant. (Single
Speed Compressor) (Some Models)
Refrigerator
seems to run
too much
or too long.
(Variable Speed
Compressor)
(Some Models)
• Your variable speed
compressor is designed
to run 100% of the time
except during the defrost
cycle. At times it will run
faster, such as after a
defrost cycle.
• It is normal for the compressor to run
continuously except during defrost mode.
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 PROBLEM 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 PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
