Electrolux - Gibson Top Freezer Frost Clear Refrigerator Avoid Service Checklist, Occurrence

Avoid Service Checklist	Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
	This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
	workmanship or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE	SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run.	Refrigerator control is off. Set refrigerator control. See Setting the Controls.
	Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
	cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes.
	Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
	House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse with a 15 amp time-
	delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
	Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Refrigerator runs too much or too	Room or outside weather is hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions.
long.	Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. It takes about 8-12 hours for the
	refrigerator to cool down completely.
	Automatic ice maker is operating (some models). Operation of the ice maker causes the refrigerator
	to run slightly more.
	Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
	Open the doors less often.
	Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open. Make sure refrigerator is level. Keep food and
	containers from blocking door. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
	Refrigerator control (found in refrigerator section) is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a
	warmer setting until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature
	to stabilize. Then, if the freezer temperature is not right, set the freezer control to a colder setting.
	Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Clean or change gasket. Leaks
	in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures.
Refrigerator compressor goes on and	Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature. This is normal. Refrigerator goes on
off frequently.	and off to keep temperature constant.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD
Temperature in the freezer is too cold	Freezer control is set too cold. Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature
and the refrigerator temperature is	is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.
satisfactory.

Temperature in the refrigerator is too cold and the freezer temperature is satisfactory.

Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize. Then, if the freezer temperature is not right, set the freezer control to a colder setting.

Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold. See above solution.

Food stored in Meat Keeper (some models) freezes.

Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point of water (32°F, 0°C) for maximum fresh storage time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.

		Adjustable air flow control set too cold. Adjust the adjustable air flow control to a lower setting.
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
	Temperature in the freezer or	Doors are opened too frequently or too long. Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
	refrigerator is too warm.	opened. Open the door less often.
		Door is open slightly. See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
		Condenser is dirty. Clean condenser. See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning.

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