Electrolux Refrigerator manual Solutions To Common Problems

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Solutions To Common Problems

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, review this list. It m ay save you tim e and expense. This list

 

includes comm on occurrences that are not the result of defective workm anship or

 

GUIDE

materials in this Freezer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREEZER OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer does not run.

* Freezer is plugged into a circuit

* Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the

 

that has a ground fault interrupt.

outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.

*Temperature control is in the * See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL"

"OFF" position.

section.

*Freezer may not be plugged in, * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. or plug may be loose.

*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.

Freezer runs too much or *

Room or outside weather is hot.

*

It's normal for the Freezer to work harder under

too long.

 

 

 

these conditions.

*

Freezer has recently been

*

It takes 24 hours for the Freezer to cool down

 

 

disconnected for a period of time.

 

completely.

*Large amount of warm or hot * Warm food will cause Freezer to run more until the

 

 

food have been stored recently.

 

desired temperature is reached.

 

*

Door is opened too frequently or

*

Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run

 

 

kept open too long.

 

more. Open the door less often.

 

* Freezer door may be slightly

* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".

 

 

open.

 

 

 

*

Temperature control is set too

*

Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow

 

 

low.

 

several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

 

*

Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn,

*

Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal

 

 

cracked or poorly fitted.

 

will cause Freezer to run longer in order to

 

 

 

 

maintain desired temperature.

Interior Freezer

*

Temperature control is set too

*

Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow

temperature is too cold.

 

low.

 

several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Interior Freezer

*

Temperature control is set too

*

Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several

temperature is too warm.

 

warm.

 

hours for the temperature to stabilize.

 

*

Door is opened too frequently or

*

Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run

 

 

kept open too long.

 

more. Open the door less often.

 

* Freezer door may be slightly

* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".

 

 

open.

 

 

*Large amount of warm or hot * Wait until the Freezer has had a chance to reach

 

 

food have been stored recently.

 

its selected temperature.

 

 

*

Freezer has recently been

*

Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down

 

 

disconnected for a period of time.

 

completely.

 

Freezer external surface

*

The external Freezer walls can

*

This is normal while the compressor works to

temperature is warm.

 

be as much as 30ºF warmer than

 

transfer heat from inside the Freezer cabinet.

 

 

room temperature.

 

 

 

SOUND AND NOISE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louder sound levels

*

Modern Freezers have increased

*

This is normal. When the surrounding noise level

whenever Freezer is on.

 

storage capacity and more stable

 

is low, you might hear the compressor running

 

 

temperatures. They require

 

while it cools the interior.

 

 

heavy duty compressors.

 

 

 

Louder sound levels

*

Freezer operates at higher

*

This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as

when compressor comes

 

pressures during the start of the

 

Freezer continues to run.

on.

 

ON cycle.

 

 

 

Popping or cracking

*

Metal parts undergo expansion

*

This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as

sound when compressor

 

and contraction, as in hot water

 

Freezer continues to run.

comes on.

 

pipes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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