Solutions To Common Problems - Electrolux EI26SS30JS3 Use & Care Manual

Solutions To Common Problems
Before you cairo°°
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.
Running YourRefrigerator
Problem
Compressor does
not run.
Refrigerator runs
too much or too
long. ,,
Cause
,, Cooling system is turned
Off.
,, Refrigerator is in defrost
cycle.
Compressor does
not run.
Digital temperature
displays are
flashing,
t Plug at walt 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 fresh
food section).
,, Fresh food/freezer gasket
is dirty, worn, cracked, or
P_9o rly fitted.
,, Electronic control system
keeps the refrigerator at a
constant temperature.
• Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
Correction
,, Turn cooling system On. See Controls Section 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.
o Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
,, Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
t Check house lights, Call local Electric Company.
,, It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
conditions.
o It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to coot 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,
• This is normal, Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
temperature constant.
• Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the
digital displays.
TemperaturesAre TooCold
Problem Cause Correction
Freezer ,, Freezer control is set too ,, Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature too cold. temperature to stabilize.
cold. Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory,
Refrigerator ,, Refrigerator control is set • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
temperature too too cold. for temperature to stabilize.
cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in ,, Refrigerator control is set w See solution above.
drawers freezes, too cold.
Food stored in ,, Meat Keeper temperature
Meat Keeper control is set too cold.
freezes (some
models).
,, Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a lower setting.
Meat should be stored at a temperature 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.