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BEFORE YOU CALL
CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON 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 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.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Fresh Food/freezer door
may be slightly open.
• Freezer control is set too
cold.
• Fresh Food/freezer gasket
is dirty, worn, cracked, or
poorly tted.
• 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 CONCERN
column OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/
DRAWERS.
• Set Fresh Food 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
goes off and on
frequently.
• Thermostat keeps the
refrigerator at a constant
temperature.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off
to keep temperature constant.
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Digital
temperature
displays are
ashing.
• Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
• Call your Frigidaire service representative,
who can interpret any messages or number
codes ashing 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 CONCERN 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. Press
Energy Saver icon to reduce exterior
moisture on the cabinet between the doors.
When humidity is lower, the moisture should
disappear and the Energy Saver icon can be
pressed again to turn it off.
• See CONCERN column OPENING/CLOSING
OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
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