Frigidaire FFSS2615TS Complete Owner s Guide - Page 29

BEFORE YOU CALL CONCERN CAUSE SOLUTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. • Freezer control is set to "OF" or "0". • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • Plug at electrical outlet is disconnected. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage. • Set freezer control. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp timedelay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. • Check house lights. Call local electric company. Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Doors are opened too frequently or too long. • Refrigerator/freezer door may be slightly open. • Freezer control is set too cold. • Refrigerator/freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. • Condenser is dirty. • It's normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions. • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more. Open doors less often. • Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from blocking door. See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. • Set Refrigerator 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. • Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning. Compressor • Thermostat keeps the goes off and on refrigerator at a con- frequently. stant temperature. • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant. DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Digital temper- • Electronic control system • Call your Frigidaire service representative, ature displays has detected a perfor- who can interpret any messages or num- are flashing. mance problem. ber codes flashing on the digital displays. WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls. • Weather is hot and humid. • Door is slightly open. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases. • See PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover. • Vegetables contain and give off moisture. • It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of the cover. • Move humidity control (some models) to lower setting. Water collects in bottom of drawer. • Washed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer. • Dry items before putting them in the drawer. Water 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 PROBLEM column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. 29