Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Correction

Refrigerator/Freezer compressor does not run.

Refrigerator/Freezer runs too much or too long.

Interior refrigerator/freezer temperature is too cold.

Interior refrigerator/freezer temperature is too warm.

Freezer external surface temperature is warm.

Refrigerator/Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt.

Temperature control is in the "OFF" posi- tion.

Refrigerator/Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose.

House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.

Power outage.

Room or outside weather is hot.

Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time.

Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently.

Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long.

Refrigerator/Freezer door may be slightly open.

Temperature control is set too low.

Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly fitted.

Temperature control is set too low.

Temperature control is set too warm.

Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long.

Freezer door may be slightly open.

Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently.

Refrigerator/Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time.

The external Refrigerator/Freezer walls can be as much as 30ºF warmer than room temperature.

Use another circuit. Check circuit for proper voltage.

Set control to a temperature setting. Instruct customer.

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.

Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.

It's normal for the Refrigerator/Freezer to work harder under these conditions.

It takes 24 hours for the Refrigerator/Freezer to cool down completely.

Warm food will cause Refrigerator/Freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached.

Warm air entering the Refrigerator/Freezer causes it to run more. Open the door less often.

See Problem section "Door will not close".

Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause Freezer to run longer in order to

maintain desired temperature.

Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Set control to a colder setting. Allow

several hours for the temperature to stabilize.

Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run more. Open the door less often.

See Problem section "Door will not close".

Wait until the Refrigerator/Freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.

Refrigerator/Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down completely.

This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the Refrigerator/Freezer cabinet.

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Electrolux FKCH17F7HW service manual Problem Cause Correction

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