Electrolux EI28BS55IB Use and Care Guide - Page 35

Solutions to Common Problems 35 RunningYourRefrigerator(continued) Problem Cause Correction Refrigerator runs too much or too long, • Roomor outsideweatherishot. ,, Refrigeratohr asrecentlybeendisconnected for a periodof time. ,, Automaticicemakerisoperating. = Doorsareopenedtoo frequentlyor too long. ,, Refrigerator/freezdeor or maybe slightly open. • Freezecrontrolis settoo cold(controlfound infreshfood section). ,_Freshfood/freezegr asketis dirty,worn, cracked,or poorlyfitted. o This modelis providedwith a high-efficiency, variable-speecdompressor. , It's normalfor therefrigeratotro work longerunder theseconditions, ,, It takes8-I2 hoursfor therefrigeratotro cooldown completely. • Ice makeroperationcausesrefrigeratotro run slightly more. • Warmair enteringthe refrigeratocr ausesit to run more. Opendoorslessoften. , Ensurerefrigeratoris level.Keepfoodandcontainers from blockingdoor.SeeProblemsection,Opening/ Closingof Doors/Drawers. ,, Setfreezercontrolto warmersettinguntilrefrigerator temperatureis satisfactoryA. llow24 hoursfor temperatureto stabilize. ,, Cleanor changegasket.Leaksin doorsealwill cause refrigeratotro runlongerin orderto maintaindesired temperatures. ,, It is normalfor the compressotro runfor long periods oftime. Digitaltemperature displaysareflashing. ,, Electroniccontrolsystemhasdetecteda performanceproblem. Call yourElectroluxservicerepresentativwe,ho can interpretanymessagesor numbercodesflashingon the digitaldisplays. TemperaturesAre TooCold Problem Cause Freezetremperature toocold. Refrigerator temperatureis satisfactory. , Freezecrontrolis settoo cold. ,, Icemakeris on. Refrigeratotremperature toocold. Freezer temperatureis satisfactory. ,, Refrigeratocrontrol issettoo cold. Foodstoredin drawers freezes. ,, Refrigeratocrontrol issettoo cold. Food stored in Meat Keeper freezes (select models). ,, MeatKeepetremperaturecontrolis settoo cold. Correction ,, Setfreezercontrolto awarmersetting.Allow24 hours for temperatureto stabilize. ,, It is normalfor thefreezercompartmentto overcool whileautomaticicemakeris on. ,, Setrefrigeratorcontrolto awarmersetting.Allow24 hoursfor temperatureto stabilize. ,_Seesolutionabove. ,, Adjust Meat Keepertemperature control to a warmer setting. Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point for maximum fresh storage time. it is normal for ice crystals to form dueto the moisture content of meat. TemperaturesAre TooWarm Problem Cause Freezer/Refrigerator temperatureistoo warm. • Doors are openedtoo frequently or too long. • Door is slightly open, Freezertemperature is too warm. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory: ,, Freezecrontrolis settoo warm. Correction o Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. Openthe door lessoften. ,, See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/ Drawers. ,, Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.