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CONCERN
POTENTIAL
CAUSE
COMMON
SOLUTION
RUNNING
OF REFRIGERATOR
Coril_ressor
does not run.
Refrigerator
runs too
_uch
Freezer control is set to
"OF" or "0"
Refrigerator is in defrost
cycle,
Plug at electrical outlet is
disconnected.
House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker,
Power outage,
Set freezer control.
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.
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time=delay
fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Check house lights.Call local eledTic company,
It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer
under these conditions.
or too long,
• Doors are opened too
_ Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it
"
frequently or too long.
o
to run more, Open doors less often.
- Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
contains from blocking door. See CONCERN
column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/
Fresh Food/freezer gasket
_ Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal
is dirty, worn, cracked, or .
will cause refrigerator to run longer in order
.
poorly fitted,
l
to maintain desired temperatures.
Condenser is dirty.
° Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor
_ Thermostat keeps the
_ This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off
goes off and on
refrigerator at a constant
to keep temperature constant.
temperature.
OIGITAL
TEMPERATURE
OISPU_Y
Oigital
_ Electronic control
_ Call your Frigidaire service representative,
temperature
system has detected a
who can interpret any messages or number
dispJays are
performance problem,
codes flashing on the digital displays.
flashing.
WATER/MOISTURE/EROST
INSIOE
REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects _ Weather ishotand
_ The rate offrost buildup and internal
on inside of
humid,
sweating increases.
refrigerator
_ Door is slightly open.
_ See CONCERN column OPENINGiCLOS]:NG
walls.
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water coUects
* Vegetables contain and
_ tt is not unusual to have moisture on the
on bottom
side
give off moisture.
.
bottom side of the cover.
of drawer
cover..
_ Nove humidity control (some models) to
"
lower setting.
Water o_leets in
_ Washed vegetables and fruit _ Dry items before pu_ng them in the drawer.
bet_m
of drawer,
drain while inthe drawer.
Water collectinc£in bottom of drawer is normal.
WATER/MOZSTURE/EROST
OUTSZOE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture
collects
_ Weather is humid.
_ This is normal in humid weather. Press
on outside
of
Energy Saver icon to reduce exterior
refrigerator
or
moisture on the cabinet between the doors.
between
doors.
When humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear and the Energy Saver icon can be
pressed again to turn it off.
See CONCERN column OPENINGiCLOS]:NG
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Door is slightly open,
causing cold air from
inside refrigerator to meet
warm air from outside.
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