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23
Common Occurrences
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you
time and expense. This list includes common occurrences
that are not the result of defective workmanship or
materials in this appliance.
Refrigerator does not run. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset
circuit breaker.
• The refrigerator control is turned to “0” (Mechanical
controls) or “OFF” (Electronic controls).
• Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes
and check again.
Compressor and/or fan does
not run
• Refrigerator is going through a self diagnostic test. Allow
15 minutes to complete self test.
Freezer temperature is colder
than preferred. Refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
• Set auxiliary freezer control to a warmer setting until
freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature is too
cold. Freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
hours for temperature to stabilize. Then check freezer
temperatures and adjust as needed.
Freezer temperature is warmer
than preferred. Refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
• Set auxiliary freezer control to a colder setting until
freezer temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the
temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature is too
warm. Freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
• Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize. Then check refrigerator
temperatures and adjust as needed.
Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates. • The cabinet is not level.
• Floor is weak.
• See Normal Operating Sounds and Sights section.
Odors in refrigerator. • Interior needs to be cleaned.
• Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped.
Cabinet light not working. • Replace light bulb.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet.
• Light switch may be stuck. Push in light switch, located
on the refrigerator control box, to release.
Automatic ice maker not
working (some models)
• Ensure the wire signal arm is not in UP position.
• Ice maker should produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice in a 24
hour period.
• Water supply is turned off.
• Water pressure is too low.
• The freezer is not cold enough.
Refrigerator makes beeping
sound.
• Close door.
• Press light switch.
BEFORE YOU CALL
Visit our web site at
www.frigidaire.com.
1-800-944-9044 (United States)
1-800-265-8352 (Canada)
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