GE TFX20DGB Use And Care & Installation Manual page 15

QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate
for
about 30
minutes.
*Temperature control in OFF 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, pluga lamp or a
small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
• Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time,
• Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your horne--usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
• Hot weather-frequent door openings.
• Door left open,
* Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use
of Temperature Controls.
• Grille and condenser need cleaning• Refer to Care and Cleaning page•
• Check Energy-Saving Tips•
MOTOR STARTS & • Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures•
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
OPERATlqqG
SOUNDS
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
• If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor
and front roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak
or uneven Refer to Rollers section on Instigation Requirements page.
• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal•
• The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
'Normal fan air flow-1 fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
• Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost•
• Defrost water dripping.
• Temperature control clicks ON or OFF•
• Refrigerant boiling or gurgling•
• Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost•
• Ice cubes dropping into bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills•
° Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over• To correct, put a small
amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket•
• Normal air flow cooling motor• In the refrigeration process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator• Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering
supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration•
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