Before you call, 29 concern potential cause common solution – FRIGIDAIRE FGHN2844LF User Manual
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CONCERN
POTENTIAL CAUSE
COMMON SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor
does not run.
•
Freezer control is set to
“OF” or “0”.
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Refrigerator is in de-
frost cycle.
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Plug at electrical outlet
is disconnected.
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House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
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Power outage.
•
Set freezer control.
•
This is normal for a fully automatic de-
frost 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.
•
Check house lights. Call local electric
company.
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long.
•
Room or outside
weather is hot.
•
Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
•
Fresh Food/freezer
door may be slightly
open.
•
Freezer control is set
too cold.
•
Fresh Food/freezer
gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
•
Condenser is dirty.
•
It’s normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
•
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes
it to run more. Open doors less often.
•
Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food
and contains from blocking door. See
CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
•
Set Fresh Food 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.
•
Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor
goes off and on
frequently.
•
Thermostat keeps the
refrigerator at a con-
stant temperature.
•
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on
and off to keep temperature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temper-
ature displays
are flashing.
•
Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
•
Call your Frigidaire service representative,
who can interpret any messages or num-
ber codes flashing on the digital displays.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture col-
lects on inside
of refrigerator
walls.
•
Weather is hot and
humid.
•
Door is slightly open.
•
The rate of frost buildup and internal
sweating increases.
•
See CONCERN column OPENING/
CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects
on bottom
side of drawer
cover.
•
Vegetables contain and
give off moisture.
•
It is not unusual to have moisture on
the bottom side of the cover.
•
Move humidity control (some models)
to lower setting.
Water collects
in bottom of
drawer.
•
Washed vegetables and
fruit drain while in the
drawer.
•
Dry items before putting them in the
drawer. Water collecting in bottom of
drawer is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture col-
lects on outside
of refrigerator
or between
doors.
•
Weather is humid.
•
Door is slightly open,
causing cold air from in-
side refrigerator to meet
warm air from outside.
•
This is normal in humid weather. Press
Energy Saver icon to reduce exterior
moisture on the cabinet between the doors.
When humidity is lower, the moisture
should disappear and the Energy Saver
icon can be pressed again to turn it off.
•
See CONCERN column OPENING/
CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
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