Complete Owner's Guide

15
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor
does not run.
• Freezer control is set
to “OF” or “0”.
• Refrigerator is in
defrost cycle.
• Plug at electrical out-
let is disconnected.
• House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• Set freezer control.
• This is normal for a fully automatic
defrost refrigerator. The defrost cy-
cle occurs periodically, lasting about
30 minutes.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp
time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local
electric company.
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long.
• Room or outside
weather is hot.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Refrigerator/freezer
door may be
slightly open.
• Freezer control is set
too cold.
• Refrigerator/freezer
gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly fitted.
• Condenser is dirty.
• It’s normal for the refrigerator to
work longer under these conditions.
• Warm air entering the refrigerator
causes it to run more. Open doors
less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food
and contains from blocking door. See
PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOS-
ING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Set Refrigerator 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.
• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.
Compressor
goes o and
on frequently.
• Thermostat keeps the
refrigerator at a con-
stant temperature.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on
and o to keep temperature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital tempera-
ture displays
are flashing.
• Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
• Call your Frigidaire service represen-
tative, who can interpret any messag-
es or number codes flashing on the
digital displays.