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CONCERN
CAUSE
SOLUTION
RUNNING
OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor
does not run.
* Freezer control is set to
"OF" or "0"
* Refrigerator is in defrost
cycle.
* Plug at electrical outlet
is disconnected.
* House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
* Set freezer control.
* 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.
, Power outage.
, Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Refrigerator
o Room or outside
I • It's normal for the refrigerator to work
runs too much
"
weather is hot.
longer under these conditions.
or too long.
• Doors are opened too
_ Warm air entering the refrigerator causes
frequently or too long.
it to run more. Open doors less often.
Fresh Food/freezer door
. * Ensure ref_gerator is level. Keepfood and con-
may be slightly open.
rains from blocking door. SeePROBLEHcolumn
I •
.,
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Freezer control is set
I
Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting
I
too cold
until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
A ow 24 hours for temperature to stabi ize.
. _ Fresh Food/freezer
. _ Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door
gasket is dirty, worn,
seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in
cracked, or poorly fitted.,
order to maintain desired temperatures.
• Condenser is dirty.
° Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor
* Thermostat
keeps the
* This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
goes off and on
refrigerator at a
off to keep temperature constant.
frequently,
constant temperature.
DIGlrTAL TEMPERATURE
DTSPLAY
Digital temper-
* Electronic control system
* Call your Frigidaire service representative,
ature
displays
has detected a
who can interpret any messages or num-
are flashing,
performance problem,
ber codes flashing on the digital displays.
WATERII¢IOISTUREIFROST
INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
Eoisture
col-
* Weather is hot and
* The rate of frost buildup and internal
leers on inside
humid,
sweating increases.
of refrigerator
* Door is slightly open.
* See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING
walls.
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects
_ Vegetables €ontain and"
_ It is not unusual to have moisture on the
on bottom
give 0ff moisture,
bottom side of the cover.
side ofdrawer
I ' Move humidity c0ntr01 (s0me models)to
cover,
"
lower setting.
Water
collects
* Washed vegetables and
• Dry items before putting them in the
in bottom of
fruit drain while in the
drawer. Water collecting in bottom of
drawer,
drawer,
drawer is normal.
WATERII¢IOISTUREIFROST
OUTSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
Moisture
col-
* Weather is humid.
* This is normal in humid weather. When
lecLs on outside
humidity is lower, the moisture should
of refrigerator
disappear.
or between
* Door is slightly open,
* See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING
doors,
causing cold air from in-
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
side refrigerator to meet
warm air from outside.
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