Troubleshooting - Electrolux Side-By-Side Use & Care Manual

care & cleaninG / solutions to common ProBlems
Vacation & moving
Occasion Tips
Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
•
Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone for a few days.
•
Long Vacations Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
• Turn the cooling system off (see "Controls" section for location of
• Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if necessary.
Moving • Remove all food and ice.
•
If using handcart, load from side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
Before you call...
If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your
service representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the following table, this information includes common problems, causes,
and suggested solutions.
ProBlem
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
compressor does not run.
refrigerator runs too much
or too long.
compressor goes off and
on frequently.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
freezer temperature too
cold. refrigerator tempera-
ture is satisfactory.
refrigerator temperature
too cold. freezer tempera-
ture is satisfactory.
food stored in drawers
freezes.
food stored in meat keeper
freezes (some models).
Digital temperature dis-
plays are flashing.
cause
• Cooling system is turned Off.
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
• Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
• House fuse blown or tripped circuit
breaker.
• Power outage.
• Room or outside weather is hot.
• 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 control is set too cold.
• Refrigerator/freezer gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
• Electronic control system keeps the
refrigerator at a constant tempera-
ture.
• Freezer control is set too cold.
• Refrigerator control is set too cold.
• Refrigerator control is set too cold.
• Meat Keeper Temperature Control
set too cold.
• Electronic control system has de-
tected a performance problem.
On/Off button) and disconnect power cord.
• Turn cooling system On. See
cooling system On/Off button.
• 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 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 completely.
• 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 containers from blocking
door. See ProBlem column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/
DRAWERS.
• Set refrigerator 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.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature
constant.
• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for tempera-
ture to stabilize.
• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for tem-
perature to stabilize.
• See solution above.
• 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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correction
controls section for location of