8 electrolux
Problem
The compressor operates
continually.
The High temperature
alarm light is on.
There is too much frost
and ice.
The lid doesn't close
completely.
The lid is difficult to open. The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.
The lamp does not work.
It is too warm in the freez-
er.
Possible cause
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
The lid has been opened too fre-
quently.
The lid is not closed properly.
Large quantities of food to be fro-
zen were put in at the same time.
Food placed in the appliance was
too warm.
The temperature of the room that
contains the appliance is too high
for efficient operation.
It is too warm inside the freezer.
The cabinet has been recently
switched on and the temperature
is still too high.
Products are not wrapped prop-
erly.
The lid is not shut properly or do
not close tightly.
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
The water drainage plug is not
correctly positioned.
There is excessive frost.
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the lid gaskets.
Food packages are blocking the
lid.
The valve is blocked.
The lamp is defective.
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
The lid does not close tightly or it
is not shut properly.
Before freezing the appliance was
not precooled sufficiently.
Large quantities of food to be fro-
zen were put in at the same time.
Solution
Set a warmer temperature.
Do not leave the lid open longer
than necessary.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and
clean.
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again.
Allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing.
Try to reduce the temperature in
the room where the appliance
stands.
Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".
Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".
Wrap the products better.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gaskets are undamaged and
clean.
Set a warmer temperature.
Position the water drainage plug in
the correct way.
Eliminate excess frost.
Arrange the packages in the right
way, see the sticker in the appli-
ance.
Check the valve.
Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
Set a lower temperature.
Check if the lid closes well and the
gasket is undamaged and clean.
Pre-cool the appliance for enough
time.
Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again. Next time
insert smaller quantities of food to
be frozen at any one time.