Something Not Working
IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee. Before contacting your local Electrolux
Service Force Centre, check the following points:
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run. " Cooling system is turned Off. " Turn cooling system On. See Temperature Controls
section.
" 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 " Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
disconnected.
" House fuse blown or tripped " Check/replace fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
circuit breaker.
" Power cut. " Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too " Room or outside weather is " It?s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
much or too long. hot. these conditions.
" Refrigerator has recently been " It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
disconnected for a period of completely.
time.
" Automatic ice maker is " Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
operating. more.
" Doors are opened too " Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
frequently or too long. more. Open doors less often.
" Refrigerator/freezer door may " Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers
be slightly open. from blocking door. See PROBLEM section
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
" Freezer control is set too cold " Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until
(control found in refrigerator refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
section). for temperature to stabilise.
" Refrigerator/freezer gasket is " Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
fitted. temperatures.
Compressor goes off and " Electronic control system " This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
on frequently. keeps the refrigerator at a temperature constant.
constant temperature.
Digital temperature " Electronic control system has " Call your local Service Force Centre, who can interpret
displays are flashing. detected a performance any messages or number codes flashing on the digital
problem. displays.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Freezer temperature too " Freezer control is set too cold. " Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
cold. Refrigerator for temperature to stabilise.
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator temperature " Refrigerator control is set too " Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
too cold. Freezer cold. hours for temperature to stabilise.
temperature is satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers " Refrigerator control is set too " See solution above.
freezes. cold.
Food stored in Meat " Meat Keeper Temperature " Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower
Keeper freezes (some Control set too cold. setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just
models). 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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