PROBLEM
T
CAUSE
l
CORRECTION
RUNNING
OF REFRIGERA
TOR
Compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
•
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
(control
found
in refrigerator
section).
•
Refrigerator/freezer
gasket
is
dirty, worn,
cracked,
or poorly
fitted.
Compressor
goes off and
•
Electronic
control
system
on frequently,
keeps the refrigerator
at a
constant
temperature.
Digital
temperature
•
Electronic
control
system
has
displays
are flashing,
detected
a performance
problem.
TEMPERA
TURES
ARE
TOO
COLD
•
Turn cooling system On. See Temperature
Controls
section.
•
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
section
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.
•
Call your
Frigidaire
service
representative,
who can
interpret
any messages
or number
codes
flashing
on
the digital
displays.
Freezer
temperature
too
•
Freezer
control
is set too cold.
•
Set freezer
control
to a warmer
setting.
Allow 24 hours
cold.
Refrigerator
for temperature
to stabilize.
temperature
is satisfactory.
Refrigerator
temperature
•
Refrigerator
control
is set too
•
Set refrigerator
control
to a warmer
setting.
Allow 24
too cold. Freezer
cold.
hours for temperature
to stabilize.
temperature
is satisfactory.
Food
stored
in drawers
•
Refrigerator
control
is set too
•
See solution
above.
freezes,
cold.
Food
stored
in Meat
•
Meat Keeper
Temperature
•
Adjust
Meat
Keeper
Temperature
Control
to a lower
Keeper
freezes
(some
Control
set too cold.
setting.
(Meat should
be stored
at a temperature
just
models),
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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