36Solutions To Common Problems
BEFORE YOU CALL...
If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or
condition you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service
representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the
following table, this information includes common problems, causes, and
suggested solutions.
Running Your Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Compressor does not run. " Cooling system is turned Off. " Turn cooling system On. See page 15 for location of
cooling system On/Off button.
" Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. " This is normal for a fully automatic defrost
refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically,
lasting about 30 minutes.
" Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. " Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
" House fuse blown or tripped circuit " Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
" Power outage. " Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too much " Room or outside weather is hot. " It?s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
or too long. these conditions.
" Refrigerator has recently been " It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
disconnected for a period of time. completely.
" Automatic ice maker is operating. " Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run
slightly more.
" Doors are opened too frequently or " Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
too long. more. Open doors less often.
" Refrigerator/freezer door may be " Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
slightly open. containers from blocking door. See Problem section
Opening/ Closing of Doors/ Drawers.
" Freezer control is set too cold " Set freezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator
(control found in fresh food section). temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for
" Fresh food/freezer gasket is dirty, temperature to stabilize.
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. " Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will
cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperatures.
Compressor does not run. " Electronic control system keeps the " This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
refrigerator at a constant temperature constant.
temperature.
Digital temperature displays " Electronic control system has " Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
are flashing. detected a performance problem. interpret any messages or number codes flashing on
the digital displays.
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