Electrolux 242183201, EI28BS65KS manual Temperatures Are Too Warm

38Solutions to Common Problems

Temperatures Are Too Warm

Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
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.
Refrigerator temperature	• Refrigerator control is set too warm.	• Set refrigerator control to a colder setting. Allow 24
is too warm. Freezer		hours for temperature to stabilize.
temperature is satisfactory.
Temperature in the Cool	• Temperature control is set too warm.	• Adjust temperature control to a colder setting.
Zone Drawer or Perfect
TempTM Drawer is too
warm (select models).
Water Dispenser
Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
Dispenser will not	• Water supply is not connected.	• Connect water supply (see Connecting The Water
dispense water.		Supply section).
	• Household water line valve is not open.	• Open household water line valve. See Problem section
		Ice Maker Is Not Making Ice.
	• Ice & water filter cartridge is clogged.	• Replace filter cartridge being sure to remove protective caps.
Water has an odd taste	• Water has been in the tank for a period of	• Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the
and/or odor.	time.	supply and completely rinse out the tank.
	• Unit not properly connected to cold water line.	• Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
		kitchen faucet.
	• Tubing used in the household water supply and	• For best results, use copper tubing for water
	installation may affect water taste and odor.	connections.
	• Water has a high mineral content.	• Contact water treatment plant for help in checking water
		supply source.
Water pressure is	• Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too low (well	• Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure
extremely low.	systems only).	on the water pump system (well systems only).
	• Reverse osmosis system is in regenerative	• It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below
	phase.	20 psi during the regenerative phase.
Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator
Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
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 Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/Drawers.
walls.	• Door is opened too often or too long.	• Open door less often to allow internal temperature to stabilize.
	• Open containers.	• Keep containers covered.
Water collects on bottom	• Vegetables contain and give off moisture.	• Moisture on the bottom side of the cover is not unusual.
side of drawer cover.		• Move humidity control (select models) to lower setting.
Moisture collects in	• Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the	• Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
bottom of drawer.	drawer.	collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.
	• Fruits and vegetables are kept past their	• Routinely clean out old fruits and vegetables especially
	prime.	if they begin to break down.
Moisture collects on	• Weather is humid.	• This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is
outside of refrigerator or		lower, the moisture should disappear.
between doors.	• Door is slightly open, causing cold air from	• See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/
	inside refrigerator to meet warm air from	Drawers.
	outside.