FRIGIDAIRE 242111900 - Manual (Page 19)

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BEFOrE yOU CALL (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM CAUSE COrrECTION
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 dis- •
connected.
House fuse blown or tripped •
circuit breaker.
Power outage. •
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.
Check house lights. Call local electric company. •
refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
Room or outside weather is •
hot.
Doors are opened too frequent- •
ly 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 PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator •
temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for tempera-
ture 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 refrigera- •
tor at a constant temperature.
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep tem- •
perature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPErATUrE DISPLAy
Digital temperature
displays are flashing.
Electronic control system has •
detected a performance prob-
lem.
Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can inter- •
pret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital
displays.
WATEr DISPENSEr
Dispenser will not dis-
pense water.
Household water line valve is •
not open.
Ice and water filter cartridge is •
clogged.
Filter not fully installed. •
Open household water line valve. See • PROBLEM column
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKEr.
Replace filter cartridge. •
Push filter in until you hear a “click”. •
Water has an odd taste
and/or odor.
Water has been in the tank for •
a period of time.
Unit not properly connected to •
cold water line.
Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the •
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the •
kitchen faucet.
Water pressure is ex-
tremely low.
Cut-off and cut-on pressures •
are too low (well systems only).
Reverse osmosis system is in •
regenerative phase.
Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on •
the water pump system (well systems only).
It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 •
psi during the regenerative phase.
WATEr/MOISTUrE/FrOST INSIDE rEFrIGErATOr
Moisture collects on
inside of refrigerator
walls.
Weather is hot and humid. •
Door is slightly open. •
The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. •
See • PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOOrS/DrAWErS.
Water collects on bot-
tom 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 bot-
tom of drawer.
Washed vegetables and fruit •
drain while in the drawer.
Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water col- •
lecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
WATEr/MOISTUrE/FrOST OUTSIDE rEFrIGErATOr
Moisture collects on
outside of refrigerator
or between doors.
Weather is humid. •
Door is slightly open, causing •
cold air from inside refrigerator
to meet warm air from outside.
This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, •
the moisture should disappear.
See • PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOOrS/DrAWErS.