GE TFX24E Use And Care Manual page 19

Rapid Electrical Diagnosis
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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
Yourrefrigerator is wired for accurate
electrical diagnosis in your home—takes
only minutes for a service technician to
checkitsentireelectricalsystem.No needfor
the technician to unplug, move or unload
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the refrigerator to make the diagnosis.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
NO
PANEL TOUCH If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
PAD RESPONSE
If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
REFRIGERATOR May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
DOES NOI' OPERATE
Temperature control in OFF posjtion.
If interior fight is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
MOIOR OPERATES . Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS require more operating time.
Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours
to completely cool down.
c Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
c Hot weather—frequent door openings.
Door left open.
Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 17.
c Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.
MOl_'OR STARTS& Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
. If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
RATTLING roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or tloor is weak or uneven. Refer (o
ROLLERS on page 4.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
H~ AIR FROM
Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigemtion process, it is normal that heat be
B~TOM OF
expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will
discolor at these
REFRIGERATOR
normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
DOOR NOT CLOSING Door gasket on hinge
side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of
PROPERLY
petroleum jelly on face of gasket.