Haier PRCS25 Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Solution, Running of Refrigerator, Compressor does

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list included common problems that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in this appliance.

Problem Cause

Running of Refrigerator

Solution

Compressor does	Refrigerator is in defrost		This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator.
not run.	cycle.		The	defrost cycle occurs periodically,	lasting
			30 minutes
	Plug at wall outlet is		Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
	disconnected.
	House fuse blown or tripped		Check/replace fuse with a 20 amp time-delay fuse.
	circuit breaker.		Reset circuit breaker.
	Power outage.		Check house lights. Call local electric company
Refrigerator runs	Room or outside weather is hot.		It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under
too much or too			these conditions.
long.	Refrigerator has recently been		It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator		to cool
	disconnected for a period of		down completely.
	time.
	Automatic ice maker is		Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run
	operating.		slightly more.
	Door are opened too frequently		Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
	or too long.		more. Open doors less often.
	Refrigeration/freezer	door may	Ensure refrigeration is level. Keep food and containers
	be slightly open.		from blocking door.
	Freezer control is set to cold.		Set freezer control to warmer setting until freezer
			temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hour for
			temperature to stabilize.
	Refrigerator/freezer	gasket is	Clean	or change gasket. Leaks in door	seal will
			cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain
	dirty, worn, cracked,	or poorly
			desired temperatures.
	fitted.
	Condenser is dirty.		Clean condenser.
Compressor goes on	Thermostat keeps refrigerator		This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
and off frequently.	at a constant temperature.		temperature constant.
Temperatures Are Too Cold
Freezer temperature	Freezer control is set too cold.		Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
is too cold.
			for temperature to stabilize.
Refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator	Refrigerator control is set too cold.		Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24
temperature is
			hours for temperatures to stabilize.
too cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.

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