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PROBLEM
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RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor
does not
run.
CAUSE
•
Freezer control is set to "OF"
or "0".
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Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
•
Plug at electrical outlet is dis-
connected.
•
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
+
Power outage.
Refrigerator
runs too
•
Room or outside weather is hot.
much or too long.
•
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
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Automatic ice maker is operat-
ing.
•
Doors are opened too frequent-
ly or too long.
•
Fresh Food/freezer door may
be slightly open.
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Freezer control is set too cold
(control found in Fresh Food
section).
•
Fresh Food/freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.
•
Condenser is dirty.
Compressor
goes off
•
Thermostat
keeps the refrigera-
and on frequently,
tor at a constant temperature.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
!
CORRECTION
e
e
Set freezer control.
See TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS
section.
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.
e
+
Check/replace
fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset
circuit breaker.
•
Check house lights. Call local electric company.
•
It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions.
•
It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down com-
pletely.
e
•
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
temperature constant.
•
Freezer control is set too cold.
•
Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
•
Fresh Food control is set too
•
Set fresh food control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
cold.
hours for temperature
to stabilize.
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+
See solution above.
•
•
+
Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more.
+
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/CLOS-
ING OF DOORS/DRA WERS.
•
Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
Allow 24 hours for tempera-
ture to stabilize.
•
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired tem-
peratures.
Clean condenser.
See Care & Cleaning
Chart in the
CARE & CLEANING
section.
Freezer temperature
too
cold. Fresh Food tem-
perature is satisfactory.
Fresh Food temperature
too cold.
Freezer tem-
perature is satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers
freezes.
Food stored in Meat
Keeper freezes (some
models).
Digital temperature
dis-
plays are flashing.
Fresh Food control is set too
cold.
Meat Keeper Temperature Con-
trol set too cold.
Electronic control system
has detected a performance
problem.
Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
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.
Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the
digital displays.
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