Problem Solver - GE TDX9 Use And Care Manual

PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR DOES
NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR RATTLING
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS
ON FROZEN FOOD
FRESH FOOD OR
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTURE FORMS ON
OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT LIGHT
ICE FORMS ON THE
COOLING PLATE
DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Temperature control dial set at the "STOP" position.
• If interior light 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.
• Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled.
• Hot weather—frequent door openings or door has been left open.
• Temperature control is set too cold. Refer to the instructions in the Operating
your Refrigerator section.
• Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
• If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and
front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to the
Preparation section.
• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
• Foods should be covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
• Normal in this type of refrigerator.
• Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to the instructions in the
Operating your Refrigerator section.
• Hot weather—frequent door openings.
• Package may be holding door open or door left open for long time.
• Trays not placed on freezer compartment floor.
• Door may have been left ajar.
• Set temperature control to a higher number.
• Unsealed packages may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Discard old ice.
• Not unusual during period of high humidity.
• Too frequent and too long door openings, or door left open or ajar.
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when door is opened.
• Moisture on cooling coil occurs during defrosting. See Care and Cleaning.
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning. Keep open box of baking
soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
• No power at outlet.
• Light bulb needs replacing.
• Turn the temperature control to a lower number.
• Install a vacuum break (Part No. WR02X8905).
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