Section 8 Troubleshooting - Electrolux E32AR75FPS Technical & Service Manual

Problem
Freezer/refrigerator
compressor does not
run.
Freezer/refrigerator runs
too much or too long.
Interior freezer/
refrigerator temperature
is too cold.
Interior freezer/
refrigerator
temperature is too warm.
Freezer/refrigerator
external surface
temperature is warm.
Cause
Unit is plugged into a circuit that has a
ground fault interrupt.
Temperature control is in the "OFF"
position.
Unit may not be plugged in, or plug
may be loose.
House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Unit has recently been disconnected
for a period of time.
Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
Door is opened too frequently or kept
open too long.
Unit door may be slightly open.
Temperature control is set too low.
Freezer/refrigerator gaskets are dirty,
worn, cracked or poorly fi tted.
Temperature control is set too low.
Temperature control is set too warm.
Door is opened too frequently or kept
open too long.
Unit door may be slightly open.
Large amount of warm or hot food
have been stored recently.
Unit has recently been disconnected
for a period of time.
The external freezer/refrigerator walls
can be as much as 30ºF warmer than
room temperature.
Use another circuit. Check circuit for proper
voltage.
Set control to a temperature setting. Instruct
customer.
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay
fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
It's normal for the freezer/refrigerator to work
harder under these conditions.
It takes 4 hours for the unit to cool down
completely.
Warm food will cause unit to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
Warm air entering the unit causes it to run more.
Open the door less often.
See Problem section "Door will not close".
Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal
will cause unit to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperature.
Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Set control to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Warm air entering the unit causes it to run more.
Open the door less often.
See Problem section "Door will not close".
Wait until the unit has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
Unit requires 24 hours to cool down
completely.
This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the unit cabinet.
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Troubleshooting
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