Temperatures Are Too Cold - Electrolux 241540100 (1203) Use & Care Manual

Solutions To Common Problems

Temperatures Are Too Cold

Problem
Freezer temperature too cold.
Refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature too
cold. Freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers freezes.
Food stored in Meat Keeper
freezes (some models).
Temperatures Are Too Warm
Problem
Freezer/Refrigerator temperature
is too warm.
Freezer temperature is too warm.
Refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature is too
warm. Freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in the Meat Keeper
is too warm (some models).
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Problem
Moisture collects on inside of
refrigerator walls.
Water collects on bottom side of
drawer cover.
Water collects in bottom of
drawer.
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Cause
• Freezer control is set too
cold.
• Refrigerator control is set
too cold.
• Refrigerator control is set
too cold.
• Meat Keeper temperature
control is set too cold.
Cause
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Door is slightly open.
• Freezer control is set too
warm.
• Refrigerator control is set
too warm.
• Meat Keeper temperature
control is set too warm.
Cause
• Weather is hot and
humid.
• Door is slightly open.
• Door is opened too often
or too long.
• Open containers.
• Vegetables contain and
give off moisture.
• Washed vegetables and
fruit drain while in the
drawer.
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Correction
• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
• See solution above.
• Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a lower setting.
Meat should be stored at a tempeature 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.
Correction
• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Open the door less often.
• See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.
• Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
• Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
• Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a colder
setting.
Correction
• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.
• See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers.
• Open door less often.
• Keep containers covered.
• Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.
• Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.
• Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
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