Before you call, Problem cause correction – Electrolux 241721800 User Manual

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Before You Call

PROBLEM CAUSE

CORRECTION

RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR

Compressor does not run.

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Cooling system is turned Off.

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Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.



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Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected.

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House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.

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Power outage.

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Turn cooling system On. See Temperature Controls
section.

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This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.

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Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.


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Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.

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Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.

Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.

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Room or outside weather is
hot.

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Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.

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Automatic ice maker is
operating.

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Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.

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Refrigerator/freezer door may
be slightly open.


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Freezer control is set too cold
(control found in refrigerator
section).

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Refrigerator/freezer gasket is
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
fitted.

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It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
these conditions.

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It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
completely.


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Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
more.

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Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open doors less often.

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Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers
from blocking door. See PROBLEM section
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

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Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.

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Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.

Compressor goes off and
on frequently.

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Electronic control system
keeps the refrigerator at a
constant temperature.

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This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
temperature constant.

Digital temperature
displays are flashing.

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Electronic control system has
detected a performance
problem.

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Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can
interpret any messages or number codes flashing on
the digital displays.

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD

Freezer temperature too
cold. Refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.

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Freezer control is set too cold.

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Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator temperature
too cold. Freezer
temperature is satisfactory.

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Refrigerator control is set too
cold.

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Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.

Food stored in drawers
freezes.

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Refrigerator control is set too
cold.

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See solution above.

Food stored in Meat
Keeper freezes (some
models).

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Meat Keeper Temperature
Control set too cold.

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Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.)

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