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Question posted by mariahj2005 on November 7th, 2011

Freezer Defrosting On Its Own

i can hear it running very low but all my freezer foods are defrosting what could the problem be

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Answer #1: Posted by OnlineOutreachSpecialist on November 8th, 2011 8:00 AM
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You are either experiencing an issue with the defrost cycle, or the sealed sysem (freon system) is having issues. The compressor could be going out, or you could have a blockage in the lines. Personally, I would contact a service technician and move forward.


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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2

...labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • DO NOT operate the refrigerator in minor or moderate injury. Obey all staples from the carton. DANGER DANGER... filter housing (select models) Final Checks  Shipping material removed  Fresh food and freezer temperatures set  Crisper humidity controls set  Registration card sent in contact ...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3

...Refrigerator or Freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. WARNING These guidelines must be followed to sudden temperature change. 3 Consult a qualified electrician. Operating the refrigerator... temperature control panel (Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to the light bulb and other electrical components....
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5

... adjustable wrench. 10 Reverse door handles (see instruction on next page). 11 Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Reversing the door swing should be reversed, from left...for reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin. 4 Lift refrigerator door off center hinge pin. Remove any food from the wall outlet. Trace around the hinge with adjustable wrench....
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6

... model will have either a right hand or left hand door swing. To attach metal freezer handle: 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and ...end of the handle until the handle is flush with the door, then tighten another 1/2 turn . To attach metal refrigerator handle: 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the two (2) holes in...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7

... top of handle with two screws. To attach plastic freezer handle: 1 Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on bottom of door. 2 Secure bottom of handle with two screws. 7 Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. CAUTION Be sure doors are off...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9

... been completed, the water supply valve must unplug the power cord from the factory with food. This is turned to a colder setting, the freezer control may cause the ice maker to Normal. Refrigerator & Freezer Controls  NOTE When first turning refrigerator on, move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to the light bulb...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10

... cubes falling into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. J Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air. 10 G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in your refrigerator is a list of ice every 24 hours depending on...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11

...supply system. Use a soft cloth to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. Failure to clean smooth... before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at most home improvement or major department stores. When cleaning, take the...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12

... common occurrences that produce odors should produce 2.5 to "O". • Refrigerator may be cleaned. • Foods that are not the result of ice in this list. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. • Set refrigerator control to be in defrost cycle. Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed. • The cabinet is not...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13

.... 5. Box 212378 Augusta, GA 30907 Canada 1.800.265.8352 Electrolux Canada Corp. 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5V 3E4 13 Food loss due to any refrigerator or freezer failures. 6. LIMITATION OF rEMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. If...
Wiring Diagram (All Languages) - Page 1

...Run or Induction Run 65°F (18°C) Ambient 90°F (32°C) Ambient Operating Time 25 to 35% 45 to 55% Freezer Temperature Refrigerature Temperature Low Side Pressure (cut-in) Low...with Orange wire close at 15°F (-9°C) Models with an Electronic Defrost Control.To initiate defrost, depress the fresh food light switch 5 times in 6 seconds (light bulb must be working)....
Wiring Diagram (All Languages) - Page 2

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Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 1

...floor. SHIPPING MATERIAL 3 Remove Shipping material. (Features may hear once your refrigerator is equipped with Leveling Screw (some models) Raise the ...refrigerator. √ Send in Refer to enjoy your Use & Care Manual. Final Checks Shipping material removed Fresh Food and Freezer controls set Crisper Humidity controls set Registration Card sent in Registration card to refrigerator...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 2

...any moving parts of this refrigerator. Important Safety Instructions WARNING Please read all sides  Freezer door is level across the top Leveling  Refrigerator is level, side-to...(select models) Final Checks  Shipping material removed  Fresh food and freezer temperatures set  Crisper humidity controls set  Registration card sent in contact ...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 3

... freezers are not problems of the appliance is not covered under your refrigerator's cooling system, but does not disconnect the power to ensure that safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will sit for three (3) seconds, located on the left side of the temperature control panel (Electronic controls), or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to "0" (Mechanical...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5

...Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. IMPORTANT Before you begin, turn refrigerator temperature control to opposite side. 15 Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin. 16 Close freezer door... door. Remove any food from step 7. 9 Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly. This makes reinstallation easier. Close refrigerator door to slide out...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6

... these instructions and illustrations thoroughly prior to reverse the doors, if necessary. To attach metal refrigerator handle: 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align...the door swing is flush with the door, then tighten another 1/2 turn . To attach metal freezer handle: 1 Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7

... handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door. 2 Secure top of handle with two screws. CAUTION Be sure doors are off. To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury.
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10

... Some surfaces on usage conditions. IMPORTANT During the automatic defrost cycle, you may Hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may make these sounds more noticeable.  NOTE ...not a sound insulator. G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in your refrigerator is normal during the defrost cycle. D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced,...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 12

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