Electrolux EI27BS26JS - Manual (Page 36)

36 Solutions to Common Problems
Temperatures Are Too Cold
Concern Potential Cause Common Solution
Freezer
temperature
too cold.
Refrigerator
temperature
is satisfactory.
• Freezer control is set too cold.
• Ice maker is on.
• 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.
Refrigerator
temperature too
cold. Freezer
temperature
is satisfactory.
• Refrigerator control is set too cold. • Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.
Food stored
in drawers
freezes.
• Refrigerator control is set too cold. • See solution above.
Food stored
in Meat
Keeper freezes
(select models).
• Meat Keeper temperature control is set
too cold.
• 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.
Running Your Refrigerator
Concern Potential Cause Common Solution
Compressor
does not run.
• Cooling system is turned Off.
• Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
• Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
• House fuse is blown or a tripped
circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• Electronic control system keeps the
refrigerator at a constant temperature.
• Turn cooling system On. See Controls Section for location
of cooling system On/Off button.
• 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 time-delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep
temperature constant.
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.
• This model is provided with a high-
efficiency, variable-speed compressor.
• 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.
Digital
temperature
displays are
flashing.
• Electronic control system has detected a
performance problem.
• Call your Electrolux service representative, who can
interpret any messages or number codes flashing on the
digital displays.