Electrolux EI28BS56ISB Use & Care Manual page 36

36 Solutions to Common Problems
Concern
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
Running YourRefrigerator (continued)
PotentialCause
,, Room or outside weather is hot.
Digitaltemperature
displays are flashing.
• Refrigerator has recently been disconnected
for a period of time.
, Automatic ice maker is operating.
,, Doorsareopened toofrequently or too long.
, Refrigerator/freezer door maybe siightty
open.
Freezercontrol is set too cold (control found
in fresh food section).
., Freshfoodtfreezer gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked,or poorly fitted.
,, This model is provided with a high-efficiency,
variable-speed compressor.
• Electronic control system has detected a
performance problem:
CommonSolution
,, 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 makeroperation causesrefrigerator to run slightly
more.
,, Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Opendoors tess often.
,, Ensure refrigerator is level.Keepfood and containers
fronnblocking door.See Problem section, Opening/
Closing of Doors/Drawers.
,, Set freezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory, Aitow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or changegasket. Leaksin door sealwilt cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
,, It is normal for the compressor to run for long periods
of time.
, Call your Electrolux service representative,who can
interpret any messagesor number codesflashing on
the digital displays.
TemperaturesAre TooCold
Concern
Freezertemperature
too cold. Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigeratortemperature
too cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Potential Cause
• Freezercontrol is set too cold,
,, Ice maker is on.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
CommonSolution
,, Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
• It is normal for the freezer compartment to over cool
while automatic ice maker is on.
o Refrigerator control is set too cold.
,, Meat Keepertemperature control is set too
cold.
• Set refrigerator control to awarmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
Foodstored in drawers ,, Seesolution above.
freezes.
Foodstored in Meat
Keeperfreezes (select
models).
,, Adjust Meat Keepertemperature control to a warmer
setting. Meat should be stored at a temperature just
below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for icecrystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.
TemperaturesAre TooWarm
Concern
Freezer/Refrigerator
temperature is too warm.
Freezer temperature is
too warm.Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
PotentialCause
, Doorsareopened toofrequently or too long.
,, Door is slightly open,
,, Freezercontrol is set too warm.
CommonSolution
• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Openthe door less often.
• SeeProblem section, Opening/Closingof Doors/
Drawers.
,, Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.