Frigidaire GRFS2853AF food is freezing in the fresh food compartment
Cause 1 of 3The temperature setting is too low. Source: Troubleshooting: Food in Fresh food compartment; Controls and Settings: External Water Dispenser Model, pp. 20, 43
First checkMove the setting to a higher degree. If food freezes in the fresh food compartment, increase the setting by 1 or 2 degrees.
Causes and checks
The temperature setting is too low. Source: Troubleshooting: Food in Fresh food compartment; Controls and Settings: External Water Dispenser Model, pp. 20, 43
- Move the setting to a higher degree. If food freezes in the fresh food compartment, increase the setting by 1 or 2 degrees. See Set the refrigerator and freezer temperature.
Food covers the temperature sensor on the right side of the fresh food area. Source: Troubleshooting: Food in Fresh food compartment, p. 43
- Allow space for air flow to the sensor.
Food is covering the air ports. Source: Troubleshooting: Food in Fresh food compartment; Controls and Settings: External Water Dispenser Model, pp. 20, 43
- Allow space between the air ports and the food; food placed within 1 in in front of the air ports may freeze.
All 3 causes checked. Contact Frigidaire: 1-800-374-4432.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Frigidaire: 1-800-374-4432, frigidaire.com/. United States. Canada: 1-800-265-8352. Source: Limited Warranty, pp. 44-45
Other GRFS2853AF problems
- Ice maker is not making any ice5 causes in the manual. First: the ice maker is turned off.
- Ice maker is not making enough ice5 causes in the manual. First: the ice maker is producing less ice than expected.
- Freezer ice maker will not stop making ice2 causes in the manual. First: the ice maker bail arm is held down by a package in the freezer that has fallen against the ice maker.
- Ice cubes are freezing together2 causes in the manual. First: ice cubes are not being used frequently enough, or power was interrupted for a prolonged time.
- Dispenser does not dispense ice4 causes in the manual. First: there is no ice in the bin to be dispensed.
- Ice dispenser is jammed2 causes in the manual. First: ice has melted and frozen around the auger because of infrequent use, temperature fluctuations or power outages.
- Dispenser does not dispense water3 causes in the manual. First: the water filter is not seated properly.
- Water is not cold enoughThe water dispensing system is not designed to chill water.
- Water has an odd taste or odor2 causes in the manual. First: water has not been dispensed for an extended period.
- Door does not close3 causes in the manual. First: A door was closed too hard and made the other door open slightly.
- Drawers are difficult to move2 causes in the manual. First: food is touching the shelf on top of the drawer.
- Compressor does not run5 causes in the manual. First: the freezer control is set to off.
- Moisture collects on the inside of the refrigerator walls3 causes in the manual. First: the weather is hot and humid.
- Water collects on the bottom side of the drawer coverVegetables contain and give off moisture.
- Water collects in the bottom of the drawerWashed vegetables and fruit drain while in the drawer. Water collecting there is normal.
- Moisture collects on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors2 causes in the manual. First: the weather is humid.
Sources
- Fridge Freezer User Manual (Complete Owner's Guide), Frigidaire Gallery French-door models. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (Frigidaire). Document A178564051, revision 2024, 2024-09, 48 pages, en. frigidaire.bynder.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- GRFS2853A Product Specifications, 27.8 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (Frigidaire). Document GRFS2853A, revision Version 05/23, 2023-05, 3 pages, en-US. frigidaire.bynder.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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