BEFORE YOU CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONCERN

POTENTIAL CAUSE

COMMON SOLUTION

 

RUNNING OF

REFRIGERATOR

 

 

Compressor

• Freezer control is set to

• Set freezer control.

 

does not run.

“OF” or “0”.

 

Refrigerator is in defrost • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost

cycle.

refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs

 

periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.

Plug at electrical outlet is • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. disconnected.

House fuse blown or • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay

tripped circuit breaker.

fuse. Reset circuit breaker.

Power outage.• Check house lights. Call local electric company.

Refrigerator

Room or outside weather

It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer

runs too much

 

is hot.

 

under these conditions.

or too long.

Doors are opened too

Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it

 

 

frequently or too long.

 

to run more. Open doors less often.

Fresh Food/freezer door • Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and

may be slightly open.

contains from blocking door. See CONCERN

 

column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/

 

DRAWERS.

Freezer control is set too • Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting

cold.

until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.

 

Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

Fresh Food/freezer gasket • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal

is dirty, worn, cracked, or

will cause refrigerator to run longer in order

poorly fitted.

to maintain desired temperatures.

Condenser is dirty. • Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.

Compressor

Thermostat keeps the

• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off

goes off and on

 

refrigerator at a constant

to keep temperature constant.

frequently.

 

temperature.

 

DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

 

Digital

Electronic control

• Call your Frigidaire service representative,

temperature

 

system has detected a

who can interpret any messages or number

displays are

 

performance problem.

codes flashing on the digital displays.

flashing.

 

 

 

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects

• Weather is hot and

• The rate of frost buildup and internal

on inside of

 

humid.

sweating increases.

refrigerator

• Door is slightly open.

• See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING

walls.

 

 

OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

Water collects

Vegetables contain and

• It is not unusual to have moisture on the

on bottom side

 

give off moisture.

bottom side of the cover.

of drawer cover.

 

 

• Move humidity control (some models) to

 

 

 

lower setting.

Water collects in

• Washed vegetables and fruit

• Dry items before putting them in the drawer.

bottom of drawer.

 

drain while in the drawer.

Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects

Weather is humid.

• This is normal in humid weather. Press

on outside of

 

 

Energy Saver icon to reduce exterior

refrigerator or

 

 

moisture on the cabinet between the doors.

between doors.

 

 

When humidity is lower, the moisture should

 

 

 

disappear and the Energy Saver icon can be

 

 

 

pressed again to turn it off.

Door is slightly open, • See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING

causing cold air from

OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

inside refrigerator to meet

 

warm air from outside.

 

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Frigidaire FFHN2740PS Refrigerator, Runs too much, Or too long, Compressor, Goes off and on, Frequently, Digital, Flashing