Electrolux EI23BC51IS, EI23BC51IW manual Refrigerator Operations

30Common Solutions for Concerns

Refrigerator Operations

Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
Compressor does not	• Cooling system is turned Off.	• Turn cooling system On. See Controls Section for
run.		location of cooling system On/Off button.
	• 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 disconnected.	• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
	• House fuse is blown or a tripped circuit	• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse.
	breaker.	Reset circuit breaker.
	• Power outage.	• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
	• Electronic control system keeps the	• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
	refrigerator at a constant temperature.	temperature constant.
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
	on side of left hand door).	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

Concern	Potential Cause	Common Solution
Freezer temperature	• Fast Freeze function is activated.	• Deactivate Fast Freeze function.
too cold. Refrigerator	• Freezer control is set too cold.	• Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
temperature is		for temperature to stabilize.
satisfactory.	• Ice maker is on.	• It is normal for the freezer compartment to over cool
		while automatic ice maker is on.
	• Fast Ice function is activated.	• Deactivate Fast Ice function.
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.