Haier PRCS25ED User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list included common problems 
that are not the result of defective workmanship or material in this appliance.
Refrigerator is in defrost 
cycle.
Plug at wall outlet is 
disconnected.
House fuse blown or tripped 
circuit breaker.
Power outage.
This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. 
The  defrost  cycle  occurs  periodically,  lasting  
30 minutes
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
Check/replace  fuse  with  a  20  amp  time-delay  fuse. 
Reset circuit breaker.
Check house lights. Call local electric company
Room or outside weather is hot.
Refrigerator  has  recently  been 
disconnected  for  a  period  of 
time.
Automatic ice maker is 
operating.
Door are opened too frequently 
or too long.
Refrigeration/freezer  door  may 
be slightly open.
Freezer control is set to cold.
Refrigerator/freezer  gasket  is 
dirty,  worn,  cracked,  or  poorly 
fitted.
Condenser is dirty.
It  is  normal  for  the  refrigerator  to  work  longer  under 
these conditions.
It  takes  8-12  hours  for  the  refrigerator  to  cool  
down completely.
Ice  maker  operation  causes  refrigerator  to  run  
slightly more.
Warm  air  entering  the  refrigerator  causes  it  to  run 
more. Open doors less often.
Ensure refrigeration is level. Keep food and containers 
from blocking door.
Set  freezer  control  to  warmer  setting  until  freezer 
temperature  is  satisfactory.  Allow  24  hour  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.
Thermostat  keeps  refrigerator 
at a constant temperature.
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep 
temperature constant.
Compressor does 
not run.
Refrigerator runs 
too much or too 
long.
Compressor goes on 
and off frequently.
PRobLeM
CAUSe
SoLUtIon
Running of RefRigeRatoR
tempeRatuRes aRe too Cold
Freezer control is set too cold.
Set freezer control to a warmer setting.  Allow 24 hours 
for temperature to stabilize.
Freezer temperature 
is too cold. 
Refrigerator 
temperature is 
satisfactory.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 
hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Refrigerator 
temperature is 
too cold. Freezer 
temperature is 
satisfactory.
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