Refrigerator, Runs too much, Or too long

•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 is • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. disconnected.

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

tripped circuit breaker.

fuse. Reset circuit breaker.

•Power outage.• Check house lights. Call local electric company.

Refrigerator	•	Room or outside weather	•	It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer
runs too much		is hot.		under these conditions.
or too long.	•	Doors are opened too	•	Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it
		frequently or too long.		to run more. Open doors less often.

•Fresh Food/freezer door • Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and

may be slightly open.	contains from blocking door. See CONCERN
	column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/
	DRAWERS.

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

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

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

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

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

Compressor	•	Thermostat keeps the	• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off
goes off and on		refrigerator at a constant	to keep temperature constant.
frequently.		temperature.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital	•	Electronic control	• Call your Frigidaire service representative,
temperature		system has detected a	who can interpret any messages or number
displays are		performance problem.	codes flashing on the digital displays.
flashing.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects	• Weather is hot and		• The rate of frost buildup and internal
on inside of		humid.	sweating increases.
refrigerator	• Door is slightly open.		• See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING
walls.			OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects	•	Vegetables contain and	• It is not unusual to have moisture on the
on bottom side		give off moisture.	bottom side of the cover.
of drawer cover.			• Move humidity control (some models) to
			lower setting.
Water collects in	• Washed vegetables and fruit		• Dry items before putting them in the drawer.
bottom of drawer.		drain while in the drawer.	Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects	•	Weather is humid.	• This is normal in humid weather. Press
on outside of			Energy Saver icon to reduce exterior
refrigerator or			moisture on the cabinet between the doors.
between doors.			When humidity is lower, the moisture should
			disappear and the Energy Saver icon can be
			pressed again to turn it off.

•Door is slightly open, • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING

Refrigerator