Electrolux 297122800 (0608) - Manual (Page 22)

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Solutions To Common Problems
PROBLEM
Bubbling or gurgling sound, * Refrigerant (used to cool
refrigerator is circulating throughout
the system.
* This is normal.
Vibrating or rattling noise. * Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
* Level the refrigerator. Refer to "LEVELING" in the
"FIRST STEPS" section.
* Floor is uneven or weak. * Ensure floor can adequately support refrigerator.
Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims
under part of the refrigerator.
* Refrigerator is touching the wall. * Re-level refrigerator or move refrigerator slightly.
Refer to "LEVELING" in the "FIRST STEPS" section.
Moisture forms on inside
refrigerator walls. * Weather is hot and humid, which
increases internal rate of frost build-
up.
* This is normal.
* Door is slightly open. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Door is kept open too long or is
opened too frequently.
* Open the door less often.
Odors in refrigerator. * Interior needs to be cleaned. * Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking
soda. Replace air filter.
* Foods with strong odors are in the
refrigerator.
* Cover the food tightly.
Door will not close. * Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on
the floor when it is moved slightly.
* This condition can force the cabinet out of square and
misalign the door. Refer to "LEVELING" in the
"FIRST STEPS" section.
* Floor is uneven or weak. * Ensure floor can adequately support refrigerator.
Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims
under part of the refrigerator.
Light bulb is not on. * The fluorescent lamp or light bulb is
burned out.
* Follow directions under "INTERIOR LIGHTING" or
"MID LEVEL LIGHTING" in the "REFRIGERATOR
FEATURES" section.
* No electric current is reaching the
refrigerator.
* See "REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT RUN".
LIGHTING PROBLEMS
ODOR IN REFRIGERATOR
WATER / MOISTURE / FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
CAUSE CORRECTION
SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.)
DOOR PROBLEMS