Avoid Service Checklist - Electrolux MRT18CSHD1 Owner's Manual

Avoid Service Checklist
OCCURRENCE
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run.
Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
SOLUTION
Refrigerator control is off, Set refrigerator control, See Setting the Controls.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle, This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator, The defrost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes,
Hug at waif outlet is disconnected, Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet,
House fuse has blown or circuit breaker hastripped, Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay
fuse, Reset circuit breaker,
Power outage, Check house fights, Cai] local electric company,
Room or outside weather is hot, [t is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under ttlese conditions,
Refrigerator tlas recently been disconnected for a period of time. [t takes about 8-12 t]ours for tile
refrigerator to cool down completely,
Automatic ice maker is operating (some models), Operation of the ice maker causes the refrigerator to
run slightly more,
Doors are opened too frequently or too long, Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open the doors less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open. Make sure refrigerator is level, Keep food and
containers from blocking door, See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OFDOORS/DRAWERS.
Refrigerator control (found in refrigerator section) is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer
setting until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Then, if the freezer temperature is not right, set the freezer control to a colder setting.
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted, Clean or change gasket. Leaks
in door sea] wii] cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures.
Refrigerator compressor goes on and Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature, This is normal Refrigerator goes on
off frequently, and off to keep temperature constant,
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Temperature in the freezer is too cold Freezer control is set too cold, Sel the freezer control to a warmer setting until tile freezer temperature
and the refrigerator temperature is is satisfactory, Allow 24 tlours for tile temperature to stabilize.
satisfactory,
Temperature in the refrigerator is too Refrigerator control is set too cold, Set the refrigerator control to a warmer selting, Allow 24 hours for
cold and the freezer temperature is temperaturest_stabi]ize_Then_ifthefreezertemperatureisn_tdght_setthefreezerc_ntr_[t_ac_lder
satisfactory, setting,
Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold, See above solution,
Food stored in Meat Keeper (some Meatshou[dbestoredatatemperaturejust be]owthefreezingpointofwater(32°F,O°C)formaximum
models) freezes, fresh storage time, It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat,
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Temperature in the freezer or
refrigerator is too warm.
Adjustable air flow control set too cold, Adjust the adjustable air flow control to a lower setting,
Doors are opened too frequently or too long, Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Open the door less often,
Door is open slightly, See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OFDOORS/DRAWERS.
Condenser is dirty, Clean condenser. See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning,
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