FRIGIDAIRE FPHG2399PF - Manual (Page 28)

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BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED)
CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON 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.
• 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
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
constant temperature.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
temperature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temperature
displays are flashing.
• Electronic control system has
detected a
performance problem.
• Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can
interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the
digital displays.
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 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 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. 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.