Frigidaire 241540100 (1203) manual Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator

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38Solutions To Common Problems

Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator

Problem

Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors.

Cause

Correction

Weather is humid.

This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is

 

lower, the moisture should disappear.

Door is slightly open, causing cold air See Problem section Opening/Closing Of

from inside refrigerator to meet warm

Doors/Drawers.

air from outside.

 

Automatic Ice Maker

Problem

Cause

Correction

Ice maker is not making any

Ice maker power switch is Off.

Turn on power switch.

ice.

Water supply is not connected to

Connect water supply (see Installation Instructions).

 

refrigerator.

Turn on household water line valve.

 

Household water line valve is not

 

 

 

open.

See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm.

 

Freezer is not cold enough.

Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve.

 

Valve on cold water pipe is clogged

 

Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing valve. Clean

 

or restricted by foreign material. If

 

valve. Replace valve if necessary.

 

valve is of the self-piercing type, it

 

 

 

may not have created a sufficiently

 

 

 

sized hole in tube for water to pass

If not, the ice & water filter cartridge is clogged or

 

through).

 

restricted, and must be replaced.

 

Check to see if the water dispenser

Push firmly until the water filter snaps into place.

 

is dispensing water.

 

 

 

Water filter is not completely seated.

 

 

Ice maker is not making

Ice maker is producing less ice than

Ice maker should produce approximately 4-5 pounds

enough ice.

you expect.

 

of ice every 24 hours. Express Ice should produce

 

 

 

up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours.

Freezer is not cold enough.

Household water line valve is not completely open.

See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm.

Turn on household water line valve.

Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal.

If it is, replace the ice & water filter cartridge.

Ice maker will not stop making ice.

Ice maker wire signal arm is being held down by some item in the freezer.

Move item and release wire signal arm. Remove any ice cubes frozen together over wire signal arm.

Ice maker is not separating the ice cubes.

Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough.

Ice cubes are hollow or smaller than normal.

Remove and shake ice bin to separate cubes.

The ice & water filter cartridge may be clogged. Replace filter cartridge.

Ice has bad odor and taste.

Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer.

Cover foods tightly. Discard stale ice. Ice maker will produce fresh supply.

Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor.

Ice not used frequently enough.

Add filter to water supply line. Consult a water purifying company.

Discard stale ice.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Make a Record for Quick Reference Finding InformationPlease Read and Save this Guide Table of Contents General Safety SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Child SafetyElectrical Information Required Tools Removing The DoorsGetting Through Narrow Spaces To prepare for removing the doorsTo remove the top hinge cover To remove the refrigerator doorTo remove the freezer door What you will need Connecting The Water SupplyAbout Your REFRIGERATOR’S Water Supply To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator Feature Overview Understanding Features and TermsAllowing Cooling Time Before USE Controls & SettingsSetting Cooling Temperatures Choosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Making Temperature AdjustmentsWhat To Do If The Temperature Displays Flash SYSTEM-MONITORING Alarms Responding to Alarms Audible Tones & Indicator LightsUsing The Alarm Reset Button Turning the Cooling System on and OFFCantilever Shelves Storage FeaturesShelf Features To change the position of a shelfCrisper Humidity Control DrawersCrispers Meat KeeperDoors Storage BinsAccessories Dispensing Ice Using the DispenserAutomatic Ice & Water Dispenser Dispensing WaterUsing the Dispenser Control Panel Express Ice ButtonPriming the Water Supply System To prime the water supply systemTurning The Ice Dispenser On And Off Using The Ice Dispenser After InstallationICE Dispenser Operation & Care Cleaning The Ice Dispenser Ice Dispenser TipsTo clean the ice dispenser Remove and empty the ice storage bin ifLocating the Water Filter Ordering Replacement FiltersChanging The Filter Water Filter LocationReplacing the Water Filter More About Your Advanced Water FilterTo replace your pure advantageTM water filter Storing Food & Saving Energy Ideas for Storing FoodsIdeas for Saving Energy InstallationTemperature Settings Loading the FreezerNormal Operating Sounds & Sights Understanding the Sounds YOU MAY HearCare & Cleaning Protecting Your InvestmentCare & Cleaning Tips Vacation & Moving TipsReplacing Light Bulbs To replace light bulbsWarranty Information ConsumerSolutions To Common Problems Before YOU CallTemperatures Are Too Cold Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Odors In Refrigerator