Frigidaire FPHB2899PF Running Of Refrigerator, Digital Temperature Display, Before You Call

BEFORE YOU CALL

CONCERN	POTENTIAL CAUSE		COMMON SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor does not	•	Freezer control is set to	• Set freezer control.
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 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.
Refrigerator runs too	•	Room or outside weather is	• It’s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
much or too long.		hot.	these conditions.
	• Doors are opened too		• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
		frequently or too long.	more. Open doors less often.
	•	Fresh Food/freezer door	• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains
		may be slightly open.	from blocking door. See CONCERN column OPENING/
			CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
	• Freezer control is set too		• Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until
		cold.	refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24
			hours for temperature to stabilize.
	•	Fresh Food/freezer gasket	• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
		is dirty, worn, cracked, or	refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
		poorly fitted.	temperatures.
	•	Condenser is dirty.	• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor goes off	•	Thermostat keeps the	• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
and on frequently.		refrigerator at a constant	temperature constant.
		temperature.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital temperature	•	Electronic control system	• Call your Frigidaire service representative, who can
displays are flashing.		has detected a performance	interpret any messages or number codes flashing on
		problem.	the digital displays.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on	•	Weather is hot and humid.	• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating
inside of refrigerator			increases.
walls.	• Door is slightly open.		• See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING OF
			DOORS/DRAWERS.
Water collects on	•	Vegetables contain and give	• It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side
bottom side of drawer		off moisture.	of the cover.
cover.			• Move humidity control (some models) to lower
			setting.
Water collects in	•	Washed vegetables and fruit	• Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water
bottom of drawer.		drain while in the drawer.	collecting 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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