Electrolux 241978401 manual Temperatures Are Too Cold

32Solutions to Common Problems

Running Your Refrigerator (continued)

Problem	Cause	Correction
Refrigerator runs too	• Room or outside weather is hot.	• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
much or too long.		these conditions.
	• Refrigerator has recently been disconnected	• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
	for a period of time.	completely.
	• Automatic ice maker is operating.	• Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly
		more.
	• Doors are opened too frequently or too long.	• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
		Open doors less often.
	• Refrigerator/freezer door may be slightly	• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers
	open.	from blocking door. See Problem section, Opening/
		Closing of Doors/ Drawers.
	• Freezer control is set too cold (control found	• Set freezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator
	in fresh food section).	temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for
		temperature to stabilize.
	• Fresh food/freezer gasket is dirty, worn,	• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
	cracked, or poorly fitted.	refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
		temperatures.
	• This model is provided with a high-efficiency,	• It is normal for the compressor to run for long periods
	variable-speed compressor.	of time.
Digital temperature	• Electronic control system has detected a	• Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
displays are flashing.	performance problem.	interpret any messages or number codes flashing on
		the digital displays.

Temperatures Are Too Cold

Problem	Cause	Correction
Freezer temperature	• Freezer control is set too cold.	• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
too cold. Refrigerator		for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is	• Ice maker is on.	• It is normal for the freezer compartment to over cool
satisfactory.		while automatic ice maker is on.
Refrigerator temperature	• Refrigerator control is set too cold.	• Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
too cold. Freezer		hours for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is
satisfactory.
Food stored in drawers	• Refrigerator control is set too cold.	• See solution above.
freezes.
Food stored in Meat	• Meat Keeper temperature control is set too	• Adjust Meat Keeper temperature control to a warmer
Keeper freezes (select	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.

Temperatures Are Too Warm

Problem	Cause	Correction
Freezer/Refrigerator	• Doors are opened too frequently or too long.	• Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
temperature is too warm.		opened. Open the door less often.
	• Door is slightly open.	• See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/
		Drawers.
Freezer temperature is	• Freezer control is set too warm.	• Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours
too warm. Refrigerator		for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is
satisfactory.