Frigidaire FRS26HF7BW0, FRS23H5ASB3, FRS23KR4AW5 Before You Call, OPENING/CLOSING of DOORS/DRAWERS

Before You Call

PROBLEM		CAUSE		CORRECTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not run.	•	Freezer control is set to "O".	•	Set freezer control. 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
				minutes.
	•	Plug at wall outlet is	•	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
	•			OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
		Freezer control is set too cold	•	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.
		Condenser is dirty.	•	Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning Chart in Care
				and Cleaning section.
Compressor goes off and	•	Thermostat keeps the	•	This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
on frequently.		refrigerator at a constant		temperature constant.
		temperature.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
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.)

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