Electrolux 297122900 (0608) - Manual (Page 19)

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Solutions To Common Problems
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
PROBLEM
Freezer does not run. * Freezer 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.
* See "SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL"
section.
* Freezer may not be plugged in,
or plug may be loose.
* Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
* House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
* Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
* Power outage. * Check house lights. Call local Electric Company.
Freezer runs too much or
too long. * Room or outside weather is hot. * It's normal for the Freezer to work harder under
these conditions.
* Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
* It takes 24 hours for the Freezer to cool down
completely.
* Large amount of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
* Warm food will cause Freezer to run more until the
desired temperature is reached.
* Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
* Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* Freezer door may be slightly
open.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Temperature control is set too
low.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Freezer gaskets are dirty, worn,
cracked or poorly fitted.
* Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal
will cause Freezer to run longer in order to
maintain desired temperature.
Interior Freezer
temperature is too cold. * Temperature control is set too
low.
* Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior Freezer
temperature is too warm. * Temperature control is set too
warm.
* Turn control knob to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
* Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
* Warm air entering the Freezer causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
* Freezer door may be slightly
open.
* See "DOOR PROBLEMS".
* Large amount of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
* Wait until the Freezer has had a chance to reach
its selected temperature.
* Freezer has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
* Freezer requires 24 hours to cool down
completely.
Freezer external surface
temperature is warm. * The external Freezer walls can
be as much as 30ºF warmer than
room temperature.
* This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the Freezer cabinet.
Louder sound levels
whenever Freezer is on. * Modern Freezers have increased
storage capacity and more stable
temperatures. They require
heavy duty compressors.
* This is normal. When the surrounding noise level
is low, you might hear the compressor running
while it cools the interior.
Louder sound levels
when compressor comes
on. * Freezer operates at higher
pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
Freezer continues to run.
Popping or cracking
sound when compressor
comes on. * Metal parts undergo expansion
and contraction, as in hot water
pipes.
* This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
Freezer continues to run.
SOUND AND NOISE
CAUSE CORRECTION
Before calling for s ervice, review this lis t. It m ay s ave you tim e and expens e. This lis t
includes com m on occurrences that are not the res ult of defective workm ans hip or
m aterials in this Freezer.
FREEZER OPERATION