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BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not
run.
Freezer control is set to “OF” •
or “0”.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.•
Plug at electrical outlet is dis-•
connected.
House fuse blown or tripped •
circuit breaker.
Power outage.•
Set freezer control. •
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.•
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
Room or outside weather is •
hot.
Doors are opened too frequent-•
ly or too long.
Fresh Food/freezer door may •
be slightly open.
Freezer control is set too cold.•
Fresh Food/freezer gasket is •
dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly
tted.
Condenser is dirty.•
It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under •
these conditions.
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. •
Open doors less often.
Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from •
blocking door. See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrig-•
erator 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.
Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.•
Compressor goes off
and on frequently.
Thermostat keeps the refrigera-•
tor at a constant temperature.
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep •
temperature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temperature
displays are ashing.
Electronic control system has •
detected a performance prob-
lem.
Call your Electrolux service representative, who can •
interpretanymessagesornumbercodesashingonthe
digital displays.
WATER DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dis-
pense water.
Household water line valve is •
not open.
Iceandwaterltercartridgeis•
clogged.
Filter not fully installed.•
Open household water line valve. See • PROBLEM col-
umn AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER.
Replaceltercartridge.•
Pushlterinuntilyouheara“click”.•
Water has an odd taste
and/or odor.
Water has been in the tank for •
a period of time.
Unit not properly connected to •
cold water line.
Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the •
supply and completely rinse out the tank.
Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the •
kitchen faucet.
Water pressure is ex-
tremely low.
Cut-off and cut-on pressures •
are too low (well systems only).
Reverse osmosis system is in •
regenerative phase.
Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure •
on the water pump system (well systems only).
It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 •
psi during the regenerative phase.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on
inside of refrigerator
walls.
Weather is hot and humid.•
Door is slightly open.•
The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.•
See • PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects on bot-
tom side of drawer
cover.
Vegetables contain and give off •
moisture.
It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of •
the cover.
Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.•
Water collects in bot-
tom of drawer.
Washed vegetables and fruit •
drain while in the drawer.
Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water col-•
lecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on
outside of refrigerator
or between doors.
Weather is humid.•
Door is slightly open, causing •
cold air from inside refrigerator
to meet warm air from outside.
This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is •
lower, the moisture should disappear.
See • PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF
DOORS/DRAWERS.