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32 Solutions to Common Problems
Problem
Refrigeratorrunstoo
muchortoo long.
Running YourRefrigerator (continued)
Cause
,, Room or outside weather is hot.
Digitaltemperature
displays are flashing.
• Refrigerator has recentlybeen disconnected
for a period of time.
,, Automatic ice maker is operating.
,, Doors are opened too frequently or too long.
,, Refrigerator/freezerdoormaybesiightty
open.
, Freezercontrol is set too cold (control found
in fresh food section).
. Freshfoodtfreezer gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked,or poorly fitted.
,, This model is provided with a high-efficiency,
variable-speed compressor.
• Electronic control system has detected a
performance problem:
Correction
,, 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 makeroperation causesrefrigerator to run slightly
more.
,, Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Opendoors tess often.
,, Ensure refrigerator is level.Keepfood and containers
fronnblocking door.See Problem section, Opening/
Closing of Doors/Drawers.
,, Setfreezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory, Aitow 24 hours for
temperatureto stabilize.
• Clean or changegasket. Leaksin door sealwilt cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
,, It is normal for the compressor to run for long periods
of time.
Call your Electrolux service representative,who can
interpret any messagesor number codesflashing on
the digital displays.
TemperaturesAre TooCold
Problem
Freezertemperature
too cold. Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigeratortemperature
too cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Cause
,, Freezercontrol is set too cold.
,, Ice maker is on.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Correction
,, Setfreezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperatureto stabilize.
_,It is normal for the freezer compartment to over cool
while automatic ice maker is on.
o Refrigerator control is set too cold.
,, Meat Keepertemperature control is set too
cold.
• Set refrigerator control to awarmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize.
Foodstored in drawers ,, Seesolution above.
freezes.
Foodstoredin Meat
Keeperfreezes(select
models).
,, Adjust Meat Keepertemperature control to a warmer
setting. Meat should be stored at a temperaturejust
below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage
time. It is normal for icecrystals to form due to the
moisture content of meat.
TemperaturesAre TooWarm
Problem
Freezer/Refrigerator
temperatureis toowarm.
Freezertemperatureis
too warm.Refrigerator
temperatureis
satisfactory.
Cause
- Doorsareopenedtoofrequentlyor too long.
,, Door is slightly open,
,, Freezercontrol is set too warm.
Correction
• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened. Openthe door less often.
= SeeProblem section, Opening/Closingof Doors/
Drawers.
,, Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
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