Temperatures Are Too Cold - Electrolux EW23BC85KS Use And Care Manual

Running Your Refrigerator
Concern Potential Cause
Compressor does not • Cooling system is turned Off.
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.

Temperatures Are Too Cold

Concern Potential Cause
Freezer temperature • Freezer control is set too cold.
too cold. Refrigerator
temperature is • Ice maker is on.
satisfactory.
• Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Refrigerator temperature
too cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers • Refrigerator control is set too cold.
freezes.
Food stored in Meat • Meat Keeper temperature control is set too
Keeper freezes (select cold.
models).
Solutions to Common Problems
Common Solution
• 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.
Common Solution
• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
• It is normal for the freezer compartment to over cool
while automatic ice maker is on.
• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
• See solution above.
• Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a warmer
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.
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