Frigidaire Compact Refrigerator manual Before You Call, Problem Cause Correction

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PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor does not run.

•

Cooling system is turned Off.

• Turn cooling system On. 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

 

• Freezer control is set too cold

OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

 

• 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.

Compressor goes off and

•

Electronic control system

• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep

on frequently.

 

keeps the refrigerator at a

temperature constant.

 

 

constant temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

Digital temperature

•

Electronic control system has

• Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can

displays are flashing.

 

detected a performance

interpret any messages or number codes flashing on

 

 

problem.

the digital displays.

 

 

 

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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Contents Refrigerator Please Read and Save These Instructions Welcome & CongratulationsProper Disposal of Your Refrigerator or Freezer Important Safety InstructionsFor Your Safety Child SafetyInstallation Installation Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply Door Removal Instructions Door Removal InstructionsFeatures At a Glance Cool Down Period Temperature ControlsTemperature Adjustment If Temperature Displays FlashTurning the Cooling System on and OFF Other Control FeaturesUsing the Alarm Reset Button ICE Cream Shelf Some Models Cantilever Shelf AdjustmentTo adjust cantilever shelves Looking InsideSpecial Item Rack Some Models Adjustable Door BinsDoor Storage Tall Bottle Retainer Some Models Meat Keeper Humidity Control Some ModelsAutomatic ICE & Water Dispenser Operating Instructions Automatic Ice and Water DispenserICE Dispenser Tips ICE and Water Dispenser FeaturesHow the Water Dispenser Works Remove and empty the ice storage bin if Cleaning the ICE DispenserPage To change filter Changing the FilterEnergy Saving Ideas Food Storage & Energy Saving IdeasFood Storage Ideas Normal Operating Sounds & Sights Care & Cleaning Chart Care & CleaningReplacing Light Bulbs Vacation and Moving TipsMajor Appliance Warranty Information Before You Call Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Correction ICE Dispenser Problem Cause Correction

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