Electrolux icon Use And Care Manual page 34

34 Solutions to Common Problems
Running Your Refrigerator
Problem
Compressor
does not
run.
Refrigerator
runs too
much or too
long.
Digital
temperature
displays are
flashing.
Cause
• 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.
• 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.
• Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
Correction
• 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.
• 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.
• Call your Electrolux service
representative, who can interpret any
messages or number codes flashing on
the digital displays.