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Something Not Working
IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee. Before contacting your local Electrolux Service Force Centre, check the following points:
PROBLEM |
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RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR |
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Compressor does not run. | • | Cooling system is turned Off. | • Turn cooling system On. See Temperature Controls |
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| • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. | • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. | |
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| The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 |
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| • Plug at wall outlet is | • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. | |
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| disconnected. |
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| • House fuse blown or tripped | • Check/replace fuse. Reset circuit breaker. | |
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| circuit breaker. |
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| • | Power cut. | • Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. |
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Refrigerator runs too | • | Room or outside weather is | • It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under |
much or too long. |
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| • | Refrigerator has recently been | • It takes |
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| disconnected for a period of | completely. |
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| • Automatic ice maker is | • Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly | |
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| operating. | more. |
| • Doors are opened too | • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run | |
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| frequently or too long. | more. Open doors less often. |
| • | Refrigerator/freezer door may | • Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers |
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| be slightly open. | from blocking door. See PROBLEM section |
| • Freezer control is set too cold | OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. | |
| • Set refrigerator control to warmer setting until | ||
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| (control found in refrigerator | refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours |
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| Refrigerator/freezer gasket is | • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause | |
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| dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly | refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired |
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Compressor goes off and | • | Electronic control system | • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep |
on frequently. |
| keeps the refrigerator at a | temperature constant. |
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| constant temperature. |
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Digital temperature | • | Electronic control system has | • Call your local Service Force Centre, who can interpret |
displays are flashing. |
| detected a performance | any messages or number codes flashing on the digital |
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| problem. | displays. |
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TEMPERATURES ARE TOO COLD |
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Freezer temperature too | • | Freezer control is set too cold. | • Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours |
cold. Refrigerator |
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| for temperature to stabilise. |
temperature is satisfactory. |
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Refrigerator temperature | • | Refrigerator control is set too | • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 |
too cold. Freezer |
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temperature is satisfactory. |
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Food stored in drawers | • | Refrigerator control is set too | • See solution above. |
freezes. |
| cold. |
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Food stored in Meat | • | Meat Keeper Temperature | • Adjust Meat Keeper Temperature Control to a lower |
Keeper freezes (some |
| Control set too cold. | setting. (Meat should be stored at a temperature just |
models). |
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| below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage |
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| time. It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the |
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| moisture content of meat.) |
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