Electrolux EI23CS55GS1 Use & Care Manual page 33

Odors In Refrigerator
Problem Cause
Interior is dirty. • Interior needs to be cleaned.
Odors • Food with strong odors is stored in
refrigerator.
Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers
Problem Cause
Door(s) will not close. • Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the
floor when moved slightly.
Drawers are difficult to • Food is touching shelf on top of drawer.
move. • Drawer is overloaded.
Running Your Refrigerator
Problem Cause
• Cooling system is turned Off.
Compressor does not
run.
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
• Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
• House fuse is blown or a tripped circuit
breaker.
• Power outage.
• Electronic control system keeps the
refrigerator at a constant temperature.
Refrigerator runs too • Room or outside weather is hot.
much or too long.
• 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 (control
found in fresh food section).
• Fresh food/freezer gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
• This model is provided with a high-
efficiency, variable-speed compressor.
Digital temperature • Electronic control system has detected a
displays are flashing. performance problem.
Solutions to Common Problems
Correction
• See Care & Cleaning Tips.
• Cover food tightly. Turn on air filtration system.
Air filter may need to be changed more frequently
if foods with strong odors are routinely stored in
refrigerator.
Correction
• Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately
support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to
correct a sagging or sloping floor.
• Keep less food in drawer.
• Remove or redistribute food.
Correction
• Turn cooling system On. See Controls Section for
location of 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.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to
keep temperature constant.
• 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
section, Opening/ Closing of Doors/ Drawers.
• Set freezer 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.
• It is normal for the compressor to run for long
periods of time.
• Call your Electrolux service representative, who
can interpret any messages or number codes
flashing on the digital displays.
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