Electrolux EI32AR65JS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 19

Solutions To Common Problems 19 Troubleshooting Guide Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this refrigerator. Problem Cause Correction Refrigerator Operation Refrigerator does not run. * Refrigerator is plugged into a circuit * Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, have that has a ground fault interrupt. it checked by a certified technician. * Temperature control set to "OFF". * See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL" section. * Refrigerator may not be plugged in, or * Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. plug may be loose. * House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. * Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. * Power outage. * Check house lights. Call local Electric Company. Refrigerator runs too much or too long. * Room or outside weather is hot. * Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. * Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently. * Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long. * Door may be slightly open * Temperature control is set too low. * Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly fitted. * Room or outside weather is hot. * Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. * Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently. * Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long. * Make sure refrigerator door is completely closed. * Temperature control is set too low. * Refrigerator gaskets are dirty, worn, cracked or poorly fitted. Interior refrigerator * Temperature control is set too low. temperature is too cold. * Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Interior refrigerator temperature is too warm. *Temperature control is set too warm. * Door is opened too frequently or kept open too long. * Door may be slightly open. * Large amount of warm or hot food have been stored recently. * Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. * Set control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. * Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open the door less often. * See "DOOR PROBLEMS". * Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its selected temperature. * Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down completely. "LO" is displayed on control. "E7", "E8", "E9" is displayed on control. * Control has been locked. * The control has registered an error code. * Press the CONTROL LOCK key for three seconds to unlock. * For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) "Sb" is displayed on control. * The control is in Sabbath Mode. * Pressing the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP MODE keys to exit Sabbath Mode. Sound And Noise Louder sound levels whenever refrigerator is on. * Modern refrigerators have increased storage capacity and more stable temperatures. They require heavy duty compressors. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. * Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. * Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is low, you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior. * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run. * This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run.