Electrolux E23CS75DSS1 Use & Care Manual page 36

SoJutions To Common ProbJems
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If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or
condition you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service
representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the
following table, this information includes common problems, causes, and
suggested solutions.
Problem Cause
Compressordoes not run • Dooling system is turned Off.
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle
Refrigerator runs too much
or too long.
• Plug at wall outlet is disconnected
• House Use blown or tripped ci_uit
breaker
• Powerou_ge
• Room or outside weather is hot
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time
• Automatic ice maker is operating
• Doors are opened bo frequently or
too long.
• Refdgerabr/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 •
Correction
• Turn cooling system On. See page 15 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 Cali 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 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
Compressor does not run • Electronic control system keeps the • This is normal Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
refrigerator at a constant temperature constant
temperature
Digital temperature displays • Electronic control system has • Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
are flashing, detected a performance problem interpret any messages or number codes flashing on
the digital displays.
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