Electrolux - Gibson 216771000 manual Problem, Refrigerator Operation, Sound and Noise

TROUBLESHOOTING	Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list
GUIDE	includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or
	materials in this appliance.
PROBLEM		CAUSE		CORRECTION
REFRIGERATOR OPERATION
Refrigerator does not run.	•	Refrigerator is plugged into a	• Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,have
		circuit that has a ground fault		it checked by a certified technician.
		interrupt.
	•	Temperature control is in the	•	See Setting the Temperature Control Section.
		OFF position.
	•	Refrigerator may not be plugged	•	Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
		in, or plug may be loose.
	•	House fuse blown or tripped	• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset
		circuit breaker.		circuit breaker.
	•	Power outage.	• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too much or	•	Room or outside weather is hot.	•	It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under these
too long.				conditions.
	•	Refrigerator has recently been	•	It takes 4 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
		disconnected for a period of		completely.
		time.
	•	Large amounts of warm or hot	•	Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more until the
		food have been stored recently.		desired temperature is reached.
	•	Doors are opened too frequently	•	Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
		or too long.		Open doors less often.
	•	Refrigerator door may be slightly	•	See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
		open.
	•	Temperature Control is set too	• Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
		low.		for the temperature to stabilize.
	•	Refrigerator gasket is dirty,	• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause
		worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.		refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
				temperature.
Interior refrigerator temperature	•	Temperature Control is set too	• Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
is too cold.		low.		for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior refrigerator temperature	•	Temperature Control is set too	• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the
is too warm.		warm.		temperature to stabilize.
	•	Door is kept open too long or is	•	Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is
		opened too frequently.		opened. Open the door less often.
	•	Door may not be seating	•	See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.
		properly.
	•	Large amounts of warm or hot	•	Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its
		food may have been stored		selected temperature.
		recently.
	•	Refrigerator has recently been	•	Refrigerator requires 4 hours to cool down completely.
		disconnected for a period of
		time.
Refrigerator external surface	•	The external refrigerator walls	•	This is normal while the compressor works to transfer
temperature is warm.		can be as much as 30°F warmer		heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.
		than room temperature.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever	•	Modern refrigerators have	• This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low,
refrigerator is on.		increased storage capacity and		you might hear the compressor running while it cools the
		more stable temperatures. They		interior.
		require a high efficiency
		compressor.
Longer sound levels when	•	Refrigerator operates at higher	• This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
compressor comes on.		pressures during the start of the		refrigerator continues to run.
		ON cycle.

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