Trouble-Shooting Guide - GE GWV045FARRBS Use And Care Manual

Trouble-Shooting Guide

Sometimes you may come across minor problems that in most cases do not require a service call and
can be easily eliminated. The problem may have resulted from improper handling and / or installation
of the appliance. Please refer to the below trouble-shooting guide to assist you in identifying the
possible cause and solution to your problem. Should the problem still persist after completing these
checkpoints, contact the closest authorized service agent in your area for assistance.
The Appliance Fails to Operate After Connecting to Electrical Power Supply
• Check the power cord is properly connected.
• Check the power supply in the electrical outlet. (blown fuse / circuit breaker).
• Make sure the appliance is switched on.
Continuous Operation of the Cooling System
• The door is frequently opened or left open for too long.
• The door is not properly closed (the door may sag, the gasket may be polluted or damaged).
• Perhaps you may have overloaded the appliance.
• The reason may be inadequate ventilation of the compressor (assure adequate air circulation).
Ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall
As long as the defrost water runs to the channel and through the outlet to the drain pan on the
compressor, automatic defrosting of the appliance is assured.
In case the ice formation on the inner back wall is increased (1/8-1/5in.), ice should be manually
defrosted.
Switch off the unit and leave the door open. Never use electric devices for defrosting and do not
scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp objects.
After defrosting is complete, set to the desired temperature and close the door. The cause of increased
ice formation may be one of the following:
- the door does not seal well (clean the gasket if it is contaminated, or replace it if it is damaged);
- the door is frequently opened or left opened too long;
- the food stored in the appliance was warm;
- the food or dish is touching the inner back wall.
Water is Leaking From the Appliance
If the discharge water outlet is clogged, or the defrost water drips over the channel, water will leak
from the appliance.
• Clean the clogged outlet.
• Manually defrost the increased ice layer ( see ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall ).
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