Before You Call - Electrolux Kenmore Elite 253.4474 Serie Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Before You Call

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 refrigerator.
CONCERN
Refrigerator Operation
Refrigerator does not
run.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
Interior refrigerator
temperature is too
cold.
Interior refrigerator
temperature is too
warm.
"LO" is displayed on
control.
"Sb" is displayed on
control.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
• Refrigerator is plugged into a
circuit that has a ground fault
interrupt.
• Temperature control set to "OFF".
• Refrigerator may not be plugged
in, or plug may be loose.
• House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• Room or outside weather is hot.
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
• Large amount of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
• Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
• Door may be slightly open.
• Temperature control is set too
low.
• Refrigerator gaskets are dirty,
worn, cracked or poorly fitted.
• Temperature control is set too
low.
• Temperature control is set too
warm.
• Door is opened too frequently or
kept open too long.
• Door may be slightly open.
• Large amount of warm or hot
food have been stored recently.
• Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of
time.
• Control has been locked.
• The control is in Sabbath Mode.
COMMON SOLUTION
• Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,
have it checked by a certified technician.
• See "Setting the Electronic 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.
• It's normal for the Refrigerator to work harder under
these conditions.
• It takes 24 hours for the Refrigerator to cool down
completely.
• Warm food will cause the Refrigerator to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
• Warm air entering the Refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
• See "Door Problems" in this Before You Call table.
• Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
• Clean Refrigerator gaskets (See Care and Cleaning
Chart). Worn, cracked or poorly fitting gaskets should
be replaced.
• Set control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
• Set control to a colder setting. Allow several hours
for the temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
more. Open the door less often.
• See "Door Problems" in this Before You Call table.
• Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach
its selected temperature.
• Refrigerator requires 24 hours to cool down com-
pletely.
• Press the CONTROL LOCK key for three seconds to
unlock.
• Pressing the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP MODE keys
to exit Sabbath Mode.
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