Electrolux E32AF75FPS Owners Guide - Page 19

Solutions To Common Problems 19 Before calling for s ervice, review this lis t. It m ay s ave you tim e and expens e. This lis t TROUBLESHOOTING includes com m on occurrences that are not the res ult of defective workm ans hip or GUIDE m aterials in this Freezer. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER OPERATION Freezer does not run. * Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have it checked by a certified technician. * Temperature control is in the "OFF" position. * See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL" section. Freezer runs too much or too long. * Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose. * House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. * Power outage. * Room or outside weather is hot. * Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time. * 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. * It's normal for the Freezer to work harder under these conditions. * It takes 24 hours for the Freezer to cool down completely. * Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently. * Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long. * Freezer door may be slightly open. * Warm food will cause Freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached. * Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run more. Open the door less often. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". * Temperature control is set too low. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn, * Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal cracked or poorly fitted. will cause Freezer to run longer in order to Interior Freezer temperature is too cold. Interior Freezer temperature is too warm. * Temperature control is set too low. * Temperature control is set too warm. maintain desired temperature. * Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Door is opened too frequently or * Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run kept open too long. more. Open the door less often. * Freezer door may be slightly open. * Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". * Wait until the Freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature. * Freezer has recently been * Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down disconnected for a period of time. completely. Freezer external surface temperature is warm. * The external Freezer walls can * This is normal while the compressor works to be as much as 30ºF warmer than transfer heat from inside the Freezer cabinet. room temperature. SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels * Modern Freezers have increased * This is normal. When the surrounding noise level whenever Freezer is on. storage capacity and more stable is low, you might hear the compressor running temperatures. They require heavy duty compressors. while it cools the interior. Louder sound levels * Freezer operates at higher * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as when compressor comes pressures during the start of the Freezer continues to run. on. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. ON cycle. * Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as Freezer continues to run.