Electrolux 241721800 manual Before You Call, Problem Cause Correction

Compressor does not run.

•

Cooling system is turned Off.

• Turn cooling system On. See Temperature Controls

section.

• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.

• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.

The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30

• Plug at wall outlet is

minutes.

• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

disconnected.

• House fuse blown or tripped

• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.

•

circuit breaker.

Reset circuit breaker.

Power outage.

• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.

Refrigerator runs too

•

Room or outside weather is

• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under

much or too long.

hot.

these conditions.

• Refrigerator has recently been

• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down

disconnected for a period of

completely.

time.

• Automatic ice maker is

• Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly

operating.

more.

• Doors are opened too

• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run

frequently or too long.

more. Open doors less often.

•

Refrigerator/freezer door may

• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers

be slightly open.

from blocking door. See PROBLEM section

• Freezer control is set too cold

OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

• Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until

(control found in refrigerator

refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours

•

section).

for temperature to stabilize.

Refrigerator/freezer gasket is

• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause

dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly

refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired

fitted.

temperatures.

Compressor goes off and

•

Electronic control system

• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep

on frequently.

keeps the refrigerator at a

temperature constant.

constant temperature.

Digital temperature

•

Electronic control system has

• Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can

displays are flashing.

detected a performance

interpret any messages or number codes flashing on

problem.

the digital displays.

Freezer temperature too

• Freezer control is set too cold.

• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours

cold. Refrigerator

for temperature to stabilize.

temperature is satisfactory.

Refrigerator temperature

• Refrigerator control is set too

• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24

too cold. Freezer

cold.

hours for temperature to stabilize.

temperature is satisfactory.

Food stored in drawers

• Refrigerator control is set too

• See solution above.

freezes.

cold.

Food stored in Meat

• Meat Keeper Temperature

• Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower

Keeper freezes (some

Control set too cold.

setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just

models).

below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage

time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the

moisture content of meat.)