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Solutions to common problems – Electrolux 241940002 User Manual

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Solutions to Common Problems

Light Is Not On

Problem

Cause

Correction

Light is not on.

Light bulb is burned out or LED light is

damaged.

No electric current is reaching refrigerator.

Control system has disabled lights because

one or both doors were left open too long.

See Replacing Light Bulbs or LED lights in Care and

Cleaning section.

See “Problem” section, “Running Your Refrigerator”.

Close and reopen door(s) to enable lights.

Odors In Refrigerator

Problem

Cause

Correction

Interior is dirty.

Odors

Interior needs to be cleaned.

Food with strong odors is stored in

refrigerator.

See Care & Cleaning Tips.

Cover food tightly. Turn on air filtration system. Air filter

may need to be changed more frequently if foods with

strong odors are routinely stored in refrigerator.

Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers

Problem

Cause

Correction

Door(s) will not close.

Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor

when moved slightly.

Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately

support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a

sagging or sloping floor.

Drawers are difficult to

move.

Food is touching shelf on top of drawer.

Drawer is overloaded

Keep less food in drawer.

Remove or redistribute food.

Running Your Refrigerator

Problem

Cause

Correction

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.