Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE GTS18FCSARWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes
What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator ha defrost cycle. * Wait abe)tit 30 minutes fi)r deft'()st cycle to end.
operate
Temperature control dial * Move tire temperature control di;d to a temperatm'e
ha Oposifion. settin
Refrigerator is unplugged. * Push tire l_ltw_completely into tire outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fuse or reset tire breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Roller screws
or leveling
legs * See Rollersand LevelingLegs.
(slight vibration need adjusting.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator * Wait 24 hom_ tor tire reflJgerator to completely
Iong periods or cycles is first plugged ha. cool down.
on and offfrequently.
(Modern refrigerators Often occurs when large * This is nom_al.
with more storage amounts of food are
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
if _acka_,e is holding door open. freezer require more Door left open. * Check to see }
operating time. They
Mart and Mop often Hot weather or frequent * This is hernial.
to maintain even door ope_mags.
temperatures.) Temperature control dial * See About the temperature control dial.
set at the coldest setting.
GzSlle mad condenser * See Care and cleaning.
need clemlhag.
Fresh food or freezer
Temperature control dial
* See About the temperature control dial.
compartment too warm
not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
* Set tire temperature
control dial one step colcle_:
door ope_mags. See About the temperature control dial.
it _acka,,e is holding door open. Door left open.
* Check
to see l
if )ackaoe is blocking air duct in freezer Package blocking air duct ha * Check to see l
freezer compartment.
COlll})ilYtlllen[.
if )acka,,e is holding door open. From or ice crystals Door left open. * Check to see } _
,
on frozen food
(from within package Too frequent or too long
is normal) door ope_mags.
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