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34 Solutions to Common Problems
Running Your Refrigerator
Problem Cause Correction
Compressor
does not
run.
• Cooling system is
turned Off.
• Refrigerator is in
defrost cycle.
• Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected.
• House fuse is blown or
a tripped circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• Electronic control
system keeps the
refrigerator at a
constant temperature.
• Turn cooling system On. See Controls
Section for location of cooling system
On/Off button.
• 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.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep temperature constant.
Refrigerator
runs too
much or too
long.
• Room or outside
weather is hot.
• Refrigerator has
recently been
disconnected for a
period of time.
• Automatic ice maker is
operating.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Refrigerator/freezer
door may be slightly
open.
• Freezer control is set
too cold (control found
in fresh food section).
• Fresh food/freezer
gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
• Your variable speed
compressor is
designed to run 100%
of the time except
during the defrost
cycle. At times it will
run faster, such as
after a defrost cycle.
• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to
cool down completely.
• Ice maker operation causes refrigerator
to run slightly more.
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes
it to run more. Open doors less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food
and containers from blocking door. See
Problem section, Opening/ Closing of
Doors/ Drawers.
• Set freezer 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.
• It is normal for the compressor to run
continuously except during defrost
mode.
Digital
temperature
displays are
flashing.
• Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
• Call your Electrolux service
representative, who can interpret any
messages or number codes flashing on
the digital displays.
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