Frigidaire FGHG2366PF Use and Care Manual - Page 32
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BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to "OF" or "0". • Set freezer control. • 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 disconnected. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. • House fuse blown or tripped • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker. Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Power outage. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Check house lights. Call local electric company. • It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open doors less often. • Fresh Food/freezer door may be slightly open. • Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from 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 temperature to stabilize. • Fresh Food/freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures. • Condenser is dirty. Compressor goes off • Thermostat keeps the and on frequently. refrigerator at a constant temperature. DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY • Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning. • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant. 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. 32