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SolutiOnS
TO Common
Problems
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representative
by referring
tothis
section
for
an answer.
Beginning
with thefollowing
table, this information
includescommon
problems,
causes,
and
suggested
solutions.
Problem
Cause
Correction
run.
Section forlocation of cooling system On/
011button.
. mefrigeratorisin defrost
• Thisis normal forafullyautomaticdefrost
cycle,
refrigerator. Thedefrostcycleoccurs
periodically, lasting about30 minutes.
,, Plug atwall outlet is
,, Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
disconnected.
,, Housefuse blown ortripped
• Check/replacefusewitha 15amptime-
circuitbreaker,
delayfuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
,, Poweroutage.
,, Checkhouselights. Call local Electric
Company.
.....
much ortoo long.
hot.
Iongerundertheseconditions.
,, Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
,, Automatic ice maker is
operating.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
. Refrigerator/freezer door may
be slightly open.
Freezer c ontrolis set too cold
(controlfoundin freshfood
section).
- Freshfood/freezer gasketis
dirty,worn, cracked, o r poorly
fitted.
It takes8-12 hoursfor the refrigerator t o
cooldowncompletely.
Ice makeroperationcauses refrigerator to
run slightlymore.
Warmair enteringthe refrigerator causesit
to run more.Opendoorslessoften.
,, Ensurerefrigerator is level.Keep food
andcontainers from blockingdoor.See
Problemsection,Opening/Closing of
Doors/Drawers.
,, Setfreezercontrolto warmersettinguntil
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Allow24 hoursfor temperature to stabilize.
Cleanor changegasket.Leaks in door
sealwill causerefrigerator to run longerin
orderto maintaindesiredtemperatures.
Compressor does not
,, Electronic control system
,, This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off
run.
keepsthe refrigerator at a
to keeptemperature constant.
constant temperature.
Digital temperature
,, Electronic control system
• Call your Electrolux service representative,
displays are flashing,
has detected a performance
who can interpret any messages or number
problem,
codes flashing on the digital displays.
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