Electrolux EW28BS71IS Use and Care Guide - Page 36

36 Solutions to Common Problems Running Your Refrigerator (continued) Concern Potential Cause Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. • Automatic ice maker is operating. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Refrigerator/freezer door may be slightly open. • Freezer control is set too cold (control found in fresh food section). • Fresh food/freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. Digital temperature displays are flashing. • This model is provided with a high-efficiency, variable-speed compressor. • Electronic control system has detected a performance problem. Common Solution • It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. • It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely. • Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more. • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open doors less often. • Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers from blocking door. See Problem section, Opening/ Closing of Doors/ Drawers. • Set freezer 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. • It is normal for the compressor to run for long periods of time. • Call your Electrolux service representative, who can interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the digital displays. Temperatures Are Too Cold Concern Potential Cause Freezer temperature too cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. • Freezer control is set too cold. • Ice maker is on. Refrigerator temperature too cold. Freezer temperature is satisfactory. • Refrigerator control is set too cold. Food stored in drawers freezes. • Refrigerator control is set too cold. Food stored in Meat Keeper freezes (select models). • Meat Keeper temperature control is set too cold. Common Solution • Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. • It is normal for the freezer compartment to over cool while automatic ice maker is on. • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. • See solution above. • Adjust Meat Keeper temperature 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 due to the moisture content of meat. Temperatures Are Too Warm Concern Potential Cause Freezer/Refrigerator temperature is too warm. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Door is slightly open. Freezer temperature is too warm. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. • Freezer control is set too warm. Common Solution • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often. • See Problem section, Opening/Closing of Doors/ Drawers. • Set freezer control to a colder setting. Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine