Compressor, Does not run, Refrigerator

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Compressor	•	Freezer control is set to	•	Set freezer control.
does not run.		“OF” or “0”.
	•	Refrigerator is in defrost	•	This is normal for a fully automatic defrost
		cycle.		refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs
				periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.

•Plug at electrical outlet • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. is disconnected.

•House fuse blown or • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp

		tripped circuit breaker.	time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
	•	Power outage.	• Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Refrigerator	•	Room or outside	• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work
runs too much		weather is hot.	longer under these conditions.
or too long.	•	Doors are opened too	• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes
		frequently or too long.	it to run more. Open doors less often.
	•	Fresh Food/freezer door	• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and con-
		may be slightly open.	tains from blocking door. See PROBLEM column
			OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

•Freezer control is set • Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting

too cold.	until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
	Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

•Fresh Food/freezer • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door

gasket is dirty, worn,	seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in
cracked, or poorly fitted.	order to maintain desired temperatures.

•Condenser is dirty. • Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.

Compressor	•	Thermostat keeps the	• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
goes off and on		refrigerator at a	off to keep temperature constant.
frequently.		constant temperature.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temper-	•	Electronic control system	• Call your Frigidaire service representative,
ature displays		has detected a	who can interpret any messages or num-
are flashing.		performance problem.	ber codes flashing on the digital displays.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture col-	• Weather is hot and		• The rate of frost buildup and internal
lects on inside		humid.	sweating increases.
of refrigerator	• Door is slightly open.		• See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING
walls.			OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects	•	Vegetables contain and	• It is not unusual to have moisture on the
on bottom		give off moisture.	bottom side of the cover.
side of drawer			• Move humidity control (some models) to
cover.			lower setting.
Water collects	•	Washed vegetables and	• Dry items before putting them in the
in bottom of		fruit drain while in the	drawer. Water collecting in bottom of
drawer.		drawer.	drawer is normal.

Moisture col- lects on outside of refrigerator or between doors.

•Door is slightly open, causing cold air from in- side refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.

•This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.

•See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

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