Electrolux 42 owner manual Troubleshooting tips…

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting tips…

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do

Refrigerator does not		Refrigerator in defrost cycle.	• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
operate		Master power control set to OFF.	• Set the control to an on setting.
		Master power control set to OFF.	• Set the control to an on setting.

		Refrigerator is unplugged.	• Push the plug completely into the outlet.

		The fuse is blown/circuit	•Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
		breaker is tripped.

		The refrigerator is in	•Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
		showroom mode.
Vibration or rattling		Refrigerator is not level.	•See Level refrigerator.
(slight vibration			•See Door alignment.
is normal)			•See Door alignment.
is normal)
Motor operates for		Normal when refrigerator	• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles		is first plugged in.	cool down.
on and off frequently.
on and off frequently.		Often occurs when large	• This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators		Often occurs when large	• This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators		amounts of food are
with more storage		amounts of food are
with more storage		placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger		placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more		Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. They
operating time. They		Hot weather or frequent	• This is normal.
start and stop often		Hot weather or frequent	• This is normal.
to maintain even		door openings.
temperatures.)		Temperature controls	• See About the temperature controls.
		set at the coldest
		setting.
Refrigerator or freezer		Temperature control not set	• See About the temperature controls.
compartment too warm		cold enough.

		Warm weather or frequent	• Set the temperature control one step colder.
		door openings.	See About the temperature controls.

		Door left open.	•Check to see if package is holding door open.

Frost or ice crystals		Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
on frozen food		Too frequent or too long
(frost within package		Too frequent or too long
(frost within package		door openings.
is normal)		door openings.
is normal)

Divider between		Automatic energy saver	•This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer		system circulates warm
compartments		liquid around front edge
feels warm		of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker		Icemaker power switch	• Set the power switch to the on position.
does not work		is in the off position.

		Water supply turned off or	• See Install water line.
		not connected.

		Freezer compartment	• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
		too warm.	cool down.

		Piled up cubes in the storage	•Level cubes by hand.
		bin cause the icemaker
		to shut off.

		Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.	• Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
		(Green power light on	icemaker back on.
38		icemaker blinking).

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Contents Refrigerators Serial #Safety Precautions ElectroluxUSA.com Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerRefrigerants HOW to Connect Electricity About the temperature controls Performance Air Flow SystemReplacement Filters To order additional filter cartridges When to Replace the FilterInstalling the Filter Cartridge About the water filter. on some modelsSpillproof Shelves and Freezer Shelves About the shelves and binsRefrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door Bins To remove shelvesDoor Alignment About the refrigerator doorsRefrigerator Doors About the drawers and baskets Adjustable Humidity DrawersHow to Remove and Replace the Drawers and Freezer Baskets Fruit and Vegetable DrawersAutomatic Icemaker About the ice and water dispenser and automatic icemakerIce Storage Bin About the ice and water dispenser Cleaning the Inside Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Outside Preparing for Vacation Preparing to MoveRefrigerator Compartment-Lower Light Replacing the light bulbsRefrigerator Compartment-Upper Light Freezer CompartmentRead these instructions completely and carefully Before YOU BeginRead Carefully Keep These Instructions Tools Required Hardware SuppliedMaterials Required Water and Electrical Locations Installation Space Dimensions and ClearancesAdditional Specifications Cutout depth must be 24″Top View Door Swing Factory setting Scale Top View ″ Framed Panels Customization BasicsTrimmed Models Trimmed Refrigerator Panels ″ Framed Custom Panels″ Framed Panel Dimensions Important Note Dispenser Trim″ Framed Custom Panel Option ″ FULL-WIDTH Overlay Custom Panel Option″ Framed Custom Wood Panels Fresh Food PanelLower Freezer Panel Thick Max Grille Panelor 3/4 Plus1/4 1/4 Backer″ FULL-WIDTH Overlay Custom Panels Finished Backer PanelGrille Panel Upper Freezer Panel Spacer AssemblyLower Freezer Panel Spacer Assembly Upper Freezer PanelFlooring Side PanelsGrounding the Refrigerator IMPORTANT-Please read carefullyRemove Packaging Install Water Line Shut off the main water supply4A Alternate ANTI-TIP Precautions Install Side PanelsInstall ANTI-TIP Brackets Level Refrigerator Connect PowerMove Into Installation Space Refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping Adjust Door SwingInstall Grille Panel Install Door Panels Reinstall Handles 11A Install Door Panels on Trimmed ModelsInstall 1/4″ Decorative Panels Remove Handles ″ Custom Decorative PanelsInstall Door Handles on Stainless Steel Models Upper End Cap Bottom End Cap Copper Tubing Turn on the Power Connect Water Supply Door Alignment Install ToekickStart Icemaker Normal operating sounds Hummm WhooshTroubleshooting tips… Slow ice cube freezing See Care and cleaningSmall or hollow cubes Water dispenser doesFreezer Refrigerator has odor Temperatures are OKOrange glow Moisture forms onConsumer Warranty Warranty Information Page Water Treatment Device Certificate Number

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