Electrolux Refrigerator Solutions To Common Problems, Troubleshooting, Guide, Cause, Correction

Solutions To Common Problems			19
TROUBLESHOOTING	Before calling for service, review this list. It m ay save you tim e and expense. This list
	includes comm on occurrences that are not the result of defective workm anship or
GUIDE	materials in this Freezer.
PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
FREEZER OPERATION
Freezer does not run.	* Freezer is plugged into a circuit	* Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the
	that has a ground fault interrupt.	outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.

*Temperature control is in the * See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL"

"OFF" position. section.

*Freezer may not be plugged in, * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. or plug may be loose.

*House fuse blown or tripped * Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.

	circuit breaker.		Reset circuit breaker.
*	Power outage.	*	Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Freezer runs too much or *	Room or outside weather is hot.	*	It's normal for the Freezer to work harder under
too long.			these conditions.
*	Freezer has recently been	*	It takes 24 hours for the Freezer to cool down
	disconnected for a period of time.		completely.

*Large amount of warm or hot * Warm food will cause Freezer to run more until the

		food have been stored recently.		desired temperature is reached.
	*	Door is opened too frequently or	*	Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run
		kept open too long.		more. Open the door less often.
	* Freezer door may be slightly		* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
		open.
	*	Temperature control is set too	*	Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
		low.		several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
	*	Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn,	*	Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal
		cracked or poorly fitted.		will cause Freezer to run longer in order to
				maintain desired temperature.
Interior Freezer	*	Temperature control is set too	*	Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
temperature is too cold.		low.		several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior Freezer	*	Temperature control is set too	*	Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several
temperature is too warm.		warm.		hours for the temperature to stabilize.
	*	Door is opened too frequently or	*	Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run
		kept open too long.		more. Open the door less often.
	* Freezer door may be slightly		* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
		open.

*Large amount of warm or hot * Wait until the Freezer has had a chance to reach

		food have been stored recently.		its selected temperature.
	*	Freezer has recently been	*	Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down
		disconnected for a period of time.		completely.
Freezer external surface	*	The external Freezer walls can	*	This is normal while the compressor works to
temperature is warm.		be as much as 30ºF warmer than		transfer heat from inside the Freezer cabinet.
		room temperature.
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels	*	Modern Freezers have increased	*	This is normal. When the surrounding noise level
whenever Freezer is on.		storage capacity and more stable		is low, you might hear the compressor running
		temperatures. They require		while it cools the interior.
		heavy duty compressors.
Louder sound levels	*	Freezer operates at higher	*	This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
when compressor comes		pressures during the start of the		Freezer continues to run.
on.		ON cycle.
Popping or cracking	*	Metal parts undergo expansion	*	This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
sound when compressor		and contraction, as in hot water		Freezer continues to run.
comes on.		pipes.