Frigidaire 242046800 important safety instructions Running of Refrigerator

Before You Call (continued)

CONCERN

POTENTIAL CAUSE

COMMON SOLUTION

RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR

Compressor does not	•	Freezer control is set to “OF”	•	Set freezer control.
run.		or “0”.
	• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.		• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
				The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30
				minutes.
	• Plug at electrical outlet is dis-		• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
		connected.
	• 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	•	Room or outside weather is	• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these
much or too long.		hot.		conditions.
	• Doors are opened too frequent-		• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
		ly or too long.		Open doors less often.
	• Fresh Food/freezer door may		•	Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from
		be slightly open.		blocking door. See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING
				OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
	• Freezer control is set too cold.		• Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator
				temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for tempera-
				ture to stabilize.
	• Fresh Food/freezer gasket is		•	Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
		dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly		refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
		fitted.		temperatures.
	•	Condenser is dirty.	•	Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor goes off	•	Thermostat keeps the refrigera-	•	This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep tem-
and on frequently.		tor at a constant temperature.		perature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temperature	•	Electronic control system has	• Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can inter-
displays are flashing.		detected a performance prob-		pret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital
		lem.		displays.
WATER DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dis-	•	Household water line valve is	•	Open household water line valve. See CONCERN column
pense water.		not open.		AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER.
	• Ice and water filter cartridge is		•	Replace filter cartridge.
		clogged.
	• Filter not fully installed.		• Push filter in until you hear a “click”.
Water has an odd taste	•	Water has been in the tank for	• Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the
and/or odor.		a period of time.		supply and completely rinse out the tank.
	• Unit not properly connected to		• Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the
		cold water line.		kitchen faucet.
Water pressure is ex-	•	Cut-off and cut-on pressures	• Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on
tremely low.		are too low (well systems only).		the water pump system (well systems only).
	• Reverse osmosis system is in		• It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20
		regenerative phase.		psi during the regenerative phase.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on	•	Weather is hot and humid.	• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.
inside of refrigerator	•	Door is slightly open.	• See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
walls.				DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects on bot-	•	Vegetables contain and give off	• It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
tom side of drawer		moisture.		the cover.
cover.			• Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting.
Water collects in bot-	•	Washed vegetables and fruit	•	Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water col-
tom of drawer.		drain while in the drawer.		lecting in bottom of drawer is normal.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors.

•Weather is humid.

•Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.

•This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.

•See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF

DOORS/DRAWERS.

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