Frigidaire 241721000 manual Before YOU Call

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BEFORE YOU CALL

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1-800-668-4606 (Canada)

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR

Compressor does not run.	•	Freezer control is set to "OF".	• 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
	• Freezer control is set too cold		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.)

Digital temperature	•	Electronic control system has	• Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
displays are flashing.		detected a performance	interpret any messages or number codes flashing on
		problem.	the digital displays.

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Contents Refrigerator Registration Card Included Withyour Welcome & CongratulationsPlease Read and Savethese Instructions Proper Disposal Ofyour Refrigerator or Freezer Important Safety InstructionsForyour Safety Child SafetyInstallation To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve Installation Connecting ICE Maker to Water SupplyBefore Installing The Water Supply Line,You Will Need Door Removal Instructions Door Removal InstructionsAllowing Coolingtime Before USE Features AT a GlanceTemperature Controls Setting CoolingtemperaturesChoosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Makingtemperature AdjustmentsWhat to do if the Temperature Displays Flash Turningthe Cooling System on and OFF SYSTEM-MONITORING AlarmsRespondingto Alarms Audibletones Indicator Lights AIR Filter Indicator & Status LightsLooking Inside Humidity Control Some Models Looking Inside Special Storage AreasTall Bottle Retainer Some Models Crispers SomeAutomatic ICE & Water Dispenser Operating Instructions Automatic ICE and Water DispenserHowthe ICE Dispenser Works -REAR Mounted ICE and Water Dispenser FeaturesHowthe Water Dispenser Works Howthe ICE Dispenser Works -SIDE Mounted ICE Dispenser TipsRemove and empty the ice storage bin if Cleaningthe ICE DispenserSystem Startup Puresource TM * ICE and Water Filter Some ModelsPURESOURCE2TM * ICE and Water Front Filter Some Models Resetting The Filter Status Light some modelsPuresource MB ICE and Water Front Filter Some Models Energy Saving Ideas Food Storage & Energy Saving IdeasFood Storage Ideas Motorized Damper Normal Operating Sounds & SightsUnderstandingthe Soundsyou MAY Hear CondenserCare & Cleaning Long Replacing Light BulbsShort VacationsMajor Appliance Warranty Information Before YOU Call Temperature is satisfactory Refrigerator temperature is Temperature is too warmSee Problem section OPENING/CLOSING Freezer temperature is tooIce maker is not separating Enough iceIce maker will not stop Making iceDispense water Chart in Care and Cleaning sectionSee Problem section Running Dispenser will not