GE GTS18TCSABB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 23

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Possible Causes What To Do
Freezer doorpops open
This is normal if, after
* This indicates that there is a good seal on the ti'eezer
when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer door./f tile fl'eezer door does not autou/aticallv dose after
is closed door closed on its own. popping open, the rolleI_ need ac!iusting. See Rollers.
Door does not close Rollers need adj usthlg. * See Rollers.
by itself
Refrigerator does Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait ab_)ut 40 ufiuutes fi w (leti'ost cv('le to end,
Refrigerator control in * M_ we the reti_igerat(w au(1 fl'eezer (_ mtr_)l t_) a
0 (off) position, telu
)erattwe setfiug
Refrigerator is unplugged. * Push the l_lu_"_ couq_letelv, lute the
otltlet.
The fuse is blown/circuh * Replace fl/se or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Refrigerator is not resting * A(!i ust r()ll e_ (See
Rollers).
(slight vibration
on all four rollers.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator * _lit 24 hotus fi)r the l"efi_igelzltor to couq)letely
long periods or cycles
is first plugged in.
co()l (h)wu.
on and offfrequently
Often occurs when large * This is uom_al,
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage amounts of food are
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
if )acka,,e is hol(liug door open.
freezer require more
Door left open.
* Check to see
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operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent * This is uoHnal,
to maintain even
door ope_mags.
temperatures.) Temperature controls * See About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent * Set the teluperature control one step colclel:
door openhl_. See About the controls.
Door left open. * Che(k to see if l)ackage, is holding door open.
if )acka,,e is holding door open. Frost or ice crystals Door left open. * Check to see l ,', ,
on frozen food
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
is normal) door openings.
Food blocking freezer air vents. * Move iteu/s away ti'ou_ the ba(k wall ot the fi'eezeL
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