Troubleshooting - Electrolux ETB2302J-A User Manual

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING

Appliance does not operate at desired temperature
In a modern frost free refrigerator / freezer, cold air is circulated around the various compartments
through air vents using a high efficiency fan.
CONCERN
Refrigerator is too warm.
Freezer is too warm.
Food is freezing in
the refrigerator.
Unable to change
temperature settings.
Appliance noise
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually
are. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making
CONCERN
Motor noise (compressor)
A clicking noise heard
just before the compressor
starts
Occcasional gurgling, similar
to water boiling
Airflow noise
Rattling and other noises
WHAT TO DO
Ensure food is allowed to cool before placing inside the refrigerator.
Ensure the appliance is set up as per instructions.
Ensure that contents are not obstructing the cooling vents.
Ensure the door is not held open or is being opened too frequently.
Adjust temperature to a colder setting.
Ensure food is allowed to cool before placing inside the freezer.
Ensure the appliance is set up as per instructions.
Ensure that contents are not obstructing the cooling vents.
Ensure the door is not held open or is being opened too frequently.
Adjust temperature to a warmer setting.
Ensure that fruits and vegetables are stored in the crisper. Items
with a high water content should not be placed near the cooling vents.
Refer to function guide in Controlling Your Refrigerator.
Ensure that user interface is in "awake" mode before trying to adjust
temperature settings.
WHAT TO DO
Nothing. This is normal as your new refrigerator uses a variable
speed compressor and fan that at start up and on warm days runs
at a high speed to provide additional cooling.
When less cooling is required the compressor and fan will run at
a lower speed.
Note that the compressor noise may seem louder at the start of the on cycle.
Nothing. This is normal as your new refrigerator has an automatic
switching action of the temperature control, turning the compressor
on and off.
Nothing. As each refrigeration cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling
sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator system.
Nothing, this is normal as your new refrigerator uses high efficiency
fans to circulate air. Fan speed and noise may increase during
periods of heavy usage or hot weather.
Ensure that the cabinet is level and stable, refer to Installation
Instructions.
Check the surroundings of the appliance to ensure there is nothing
touching or placed on top of the appliance.
Ensure that contents of the appliance are not placed in such a way
that they are vibrating (such as bottles).