Electrolux E32AR75JPS manual Solutions To Common Problems, Troubleshooting Guide

Solutions To Common Problems 19

Troubleshooting Guide

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 refrigerator.

Problem	Cause	Correction
Refrigerator Operation
Refrigerator does not	* Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit	* Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have
run.	that has a ground fault interrupt.	it checked by a certifi ed technician.
	* Temperature control set to “OFF”.	* See “SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL” section.
	* Refrigerator may not be plugged in, or	* Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
	plug may be loose.
	* House fuse blown or tripped circuit	* Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. Reset
	breaker.	circuit breaker.
	* Power outage.	* Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too	* Room or outside weather is hot.	* Room or outside weather is hot.
much or too long.	* Refrigerator has recently been	* Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period
	disconnected for a period of time.	of time.
	* Large amount of warm or hot food	* Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored
	have been stored recently.	recently.
	* Door is opened too frequently or kept	* Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long.
	open too long.
	* Door may be slightly open	* Make sure refrigerator door is completely closed.
	* Temperature control is set too low.	* Temperature control is set too low.
	* Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn,	* Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly
	cracked or poorly fi tted.	fi tted.
Interior refrigerator	* Temperature control is set too low.	* Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature is too cold.		temperature to stabilize.
Interior refrigerator	*Temperature control is set too	* Set control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
temperature is too	warm.	temperature to stabilize.
warm.	* Door is opened too frequently or kept	* Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
	open too long.	Open the door less often.
	* Door may be slightly open.	* See “DOOR PROBLEMS”.
	* Large amount of warm or hot food	* Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its
	have been stored recently.	selected temperature.
	* Refrigerator has recently been	* Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down completely.
	disconnected for a period of time.
“LO” is displayed on	* Control has been locked.	* Press the CONTROL LOCK key for three seconds to unlock.
control.
“E7”, “E8”, “E9” is	* The control has registered an error	* For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada:
displayed on control.	code.	1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)
“Sb” is displayed on	* The control is in Sabbath Mode.	* Pressing the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP MODE keys to
control.		exit Sabbath Mode.
Sound And Noise
Louder sound levels	* Modern refrigerators have increased	This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low,
whenever refrigerator is	storage capacity and more stable	you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
on.	temperatures. They require heavy	interior.
	duty compressors.
Louder sound levels	* Refrigerator operates at higher	* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
when compressor	pressures during the start of the	refrigerator continues to run.
comes on.	ON cycle.
Popping or cracking	* Metal parts undergo expansion and	* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
sound when	contraction, as in hot water pipes.	refrigerator continues to run.
compressor comes on.