Troubleshooting - Electrolux ERW082XAMB Instruction Manual

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Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, review this list.
Problem Cause
Wine cellar operation
Wine cellar does • Wine cellar is plugged into a
not run. circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
• Wine cellar may not be plugged
in, or plug may be loose.
• House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
Wine cellar runs • Room or outside weather is hot.
too
much or too long. • Wine cellar has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
• Doors are opened too frequently
or too long.
• Wine cellar door may be slightly
open.
• Temperature Control is set too
low.
• Wine cellar gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
• Temperature Control is set too
Interior wine cellar
low.
temperature is too
cold.
Interior wine cellar • The temperature control is set at
temperature is too a temperature too hot.
warm. • The door is held open too long
or is opened too frequently.
• It is possible that the door does
not seal properly.
• The wine cooler has recently
been disconnected for a period
of time.
Water/moisture/frost inside wine cellar
• Weather is hot and humid.
Moisture forms on
• Door may not be seating
inside of
properly.
refrigerator
• Door is kept open too long, or is
walls.
opened too frequently.
Solution
• Use another circuit. If you are
unsure about the outlet, have it
checked by a certified technician.
• 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 wine cellar to
work harder under these
conditions.
• It takes 2 hours for the wine
cellar to cool down completely.
• Warm air entering the wine cellar
causes it to run more. Open
doors less often.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS"
Section.
• Turn control knob to a warmer
setting. Allow several hours for
the temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in
the door seal will cause wine
cellar to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperature.
• Turn the control to a warmer
setting. Allow several hours for
the temperature to stabilize.
• Turn control to a colder setting.
Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air enters the wine cellar
every time the door is opened.
Open the door less often.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS"
Section.
• wine cellar requires 2 hours to
cool down completely.
• This is normal.
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS"
Section.
• Open the door less often.
Problem Cause
Water/moisture/frost outside wine cellar
Moisture forms on • Door may not be seating
outside of properly, causing the cold air
refrigerator. from inside the wine cellar to
meet warm moist air from
outside.
Odor in wine cellar
Odors in • Interior needs to be cleaned.
refrigerator.
Door problems
Door will not close. • Wine cellar is not level. It rocks
on the floor when it is moved
slightly.
Light bulb is not on
Light bulb is not • Light bulb is burned out.
on. • No electric current is reaching
the wine cellar.
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Solution
• See "DOOR PROBLEMS"
Section.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm
water, and baking soda.
• This condition can force the
cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to
"Leveling" in the First Steps
Section.
• See "wine cellar OPERATION"
Section.