Troubleshooting Tips - GE 42" Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Refrigerator does not operate
Refrigerator or freezer
compartment too warm
Vibration or rattling
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and
off frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with more
storage space and a larger
freezer require more operating
time. They start and stop
often to maintain even
temperatures.)
Frost or ice crystals on frozen
food (frost within package is
normal)
Divider between refrigerator
and freezer compartments
feels warm
Automatic icemaker does not
work (on some models)
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Freezer control in 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped.
Energy Smart™ feature
is altering refrigerator
performance
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Door left open.
Energy Smart™ feature
is altering refrigerator
performance
Front rollers need adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator is first
plugged in.
Often occurs when large amounts
of food are placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent door
openings.
Temperature controls set at the
coldest setting.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Automatic energy saver system
circulates warm liquid around
front edge of freezer compartment.
Icemaker power switch is in the
OFF position.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin
cause icemaker to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
What To Do
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Move the freezer control to a lower temperature
setting.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Wait about 2 hours for normal operation to
continue.
See About the controls.
Set the temperature control one step colder. See About
the controls.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
See About Energy Smart™ Models.
See Rollers. Slight vibration is normal.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
This is normal.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
This is normal.
See About the controls.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
Slide the power switch to the ON position.
See Installing the water line.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
Level cubes by hand.
Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
icemaker back on.