Electrolux U30024 manual Solutions To Common Problems, Before You Call, Running Your Refrigerator

Solutions To Common Problems 31

BEFORE YOU CALL . . .

If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or notice a product behavior or condition you do not understand, you can usually avoid a call to your service representative by referring to this section for an answer. Beginning with the following table, this information includes common problems, causes, and suggested solutions.

Running Your Refrigerator

Problem Cause Correction

Compressor does not run. • Cooling system is turned Off.

•Turn cooling system On. See earlier section for location of cooling system On/Off button.

•Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.

•Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.

•House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.

•This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.

•Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

•Check/replace fuse. Reset circuit breaker.

	• Power outage.	• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Refrigerator runs too much	• Room or outside weather is hot.	• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
or too long.		these conditions.
	• Refrigerator has recently been	• It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down
	disconnected for a period of time.	completely.
	• Automatic ice maker is operating.	• Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run
		slightly more.

•Doors are opened too frequently or too long.

•Refrigerator/freezer door may be slightly open.

•Freezer control is set too cold (control found in fresh food section).

•Fresh food/freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.

•Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open doors less often.

•Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers from blocking door. See Problem section Opening/ Closing of Doors/ Drawers.

•Set freezer control to warmer setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

•Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures.

Compressor does not run. • Electronic control system keeps the refrigerator at a constant temperature.

•This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant.

Digital temperature displays	• Electronic control system has
are flashing.	detected a performance problem.

•Call your Electrolux service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays.