Solutions To Common Problems; Troubleshooting - Electrolux EI32AR65JS Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common
occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this refrigerator.
Problem
Refrigerator Operation
Refrigerator does not
* Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit
run.
* Temperature control set to "OFF".
* Refrigerator may not be plugged in, or
* House fuse blown or tripped circuit
* Power outage.
Refrigerator runs too
* Room or outside weather is hot.
much or too long.
* Refrigerator has recently been
* Large amount of warm or hot food
* Door is opened too frequently or kept
* Door may be slightly open
* Temperature control is set too low.
* Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn,
Interior refrigerator * Temperature control is set too low.
temperature is too cold.
Interior refrigerator
*Temperature control is set too
temperature is too
warm.
* Door is opened too frequently or kept
* Door may be slightly open.
* Large amount of warm or hot food
* Refrigerator has recently been
* Control has been locked.
"LO" is displayed on
control.
* The control has registered an error
"E7", "E8", "E9" is
displayed on control.
"Sb" is displayed on
* The control is in Sabbath Mode.
control.
Sound And Noise
* Modern refrigerators have increased
Louder sound levels
whenever refrigerator is
on.
* Refrigerator operates at higher
Louder sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
Popping or cracking
* Metal parts undergo expansion and
sound when
compressor comes on.

Solutions To Common Problems

Cause
that has a ground fault interrupt.
plug may be loose.
breaker.
disconnected for a period of time.
have been stored recently.
open too long.
cracked or poorly fi tted.
warm.
open too long.
have been stored recently.
disconnected for a period of time.
code.
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require heavy
duty compressors.
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
contraction, as in hot water pipes.
Correction
* Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have
it checked by a certifi ed technician.
* See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL" section.
* 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.
* Room or outside weather is hot.
* Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period
of time.
* Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored
recently.
* Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long.
* Make sure refrigerator door is completely closed.
* Temperature control is set too low.
* Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly
fi tted.
* Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
* Set control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
* Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open the door less often.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
* Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down completely.
* Press the CONTROL LOCK key for three seconds to unlock.
*
For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada:
1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)
* Pressing the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP MODE keys to
exit Sabbath Mode.
This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low,
you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
interior.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
refrigerator continues to run.
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