Frigidaire PLRH1779GS Use and Care Guide - Page 11

Before You Call 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 appliance. Problem Cause Correction Refrigerator Operation Refrigerator does not run. • Refrigerator 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. • Refrigerator may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage. • See "Temperature Control" Section. • 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. Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Room or outside weather is hot. • It's normal for the refrigerator to work harder under these conditions. • Refrigerator has recently been • It takes 4 hours for the refrigerator to cool disconnected for a period of down completely. time. • Large amounts of warm or hot • Warm food will cause refrigerator to run more food have been stored recently. until the desired temperature is reached. • Doors are opened too frequently • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to or too long. run more. Open doors less often. • Refrigerator door may be slightly • See "Door Problems" in the "Before You Call" open. Section. • Temperature Control is set too • Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow low. several hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Refrigerator gasket is dirty, • Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door worn, cracked, or poorly fitted. seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature. Interior refrigerator • Temperature control is set too temperature is too cold. low. • Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. Interior refrigerator • Temperature control is set too temperature is too warm. warm. • Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. • Door may not be sealing properly. • Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently. • Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time. • Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is opened. Open the door less often. • See "Door Problems" in the "Before You Call" Section. • Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its selected temperature. • Refrigerator requires 4 hours to cool down completely. Refrigerator external surface temperature is warm. • The external refrigerator walls • This is normal while the compressor works can be as much as 30°F warmer to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator than room temperature. cabinet. 11