Frigidaire 242292000 Compressor does not, Run, Refrigerator runs too, Much or too long, Walls

BEFORE YOU CALL (CONTINUED)

CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE

RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR

COMMON SOLUTION

Compressor does not	•	Freezer control is set to “OF”	• Set freezer control.
run.		or “0”.
	• 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 electrical outlet		• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
		is 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	• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
much or too long.		is hot.	these conditions.
	• Doors are opened too		• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
		frequently or too long.	Open doors less often.
	• Fresh Food/freezer door may		• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains
		be slightly open.	from blocking door. See CONCERN column OPENING/
			CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
	• Freezer control is set too cold.		• Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until
			refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours
			for temperature to stabilize.
	• Fresh Food/freezer gasket is		• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
		dirty, worn, cracked, or	refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain
		poorly fitted.	desired temperatures.
	•	Condenser is dirty.	• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor goes off	•	Thermostat keeps the	• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
and on frequently.		refrigerator at a	temperature constant.
		constant temperature.

DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

Digital temperature	• Electronic control system has
displays are flashing.	detected a
	performance problem.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR

•Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays.

Moisture collects on	• Weather is hot and humid.	• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.
inside of refrigerator	• Door is slightly open.	• See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
walls.
		DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects on	• Vegetables contain and give	• It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
bottom side of drawer	off moisture.	the cover.
cover.		• Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.
Water collects in	• Washed vegetables and fruit	• Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
bottom of drawer.	drain while in the drawer.	collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST	OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors.

•Weather is humid.

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

•This is normal in humid weather. Press Energy Saver icon to reduce exterior moisture on the cabinet between the doors. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear and the Energy Saver icon can be pressed again to turn it off.

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

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