GE GTS12BBPBLCC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 15

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Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes hw (leti'ost cycle to end.
operate Control ha OFFposition. • Move tile coutrol to a tern aerattu'e settiug
Refrigerator is tmplugged. * Push tile l_lu_'_couq_letelv, into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
* Replace h/se or reset the breaker:
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Front leveling legs need * See Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration
adjusting.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • X4_lit24 horus fin" the l"efi_igelzltor to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged ha. c()()l (h)wu.
on and off frequently.
Often occurs when large * This is uoHnal.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage amounts of food are
space and a larger placed ha refrigerator.
if )acka,,e is hol(liug door open. freezer require more Door left open. * Check to see } ,_
operating time. They
start andstop often
Hot weather or frequent
* This is uom_al.
to maintain even door openhags.
temperatures.) Temperature control • See About the control.
set at the coldest setting.
Fresh food or freezer Temperature control not * See About the control.
compartment too warm
set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step col(le_:
door openings. See About the control.
if )acka,,e is hol(liug door open. Doorleft open. * Check to see } _ ,
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. * Check to see if l)ackage, is hol(liug door open.
on frozen food
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
is nermaO
door openings.
Food trmasmitthag odor/taste
* Wrap foods well.
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator * See Care and cleaning.
needs clemlhag.
if )ackaoe is hol(liug
door open. Slow ice cube freezing
Door left open.
• Check to see
l
Temperature control not
• See About the control.
set cold enough,
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