GE TFX20DGB Use And Care & Installation Manual page 16

PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
DIVIDER BETWEEN
FRESH FOOD
AND FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
FEELS WARM
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
,Normal warmthis created by automatic energysaversystemcirculating warm
liquid around front edge of freezer
compartment
to help
prevent condensation
on outside of refrigerator in hot, humidweather,
* Temperature control not set cold enough, Refer to Temperature Controls.
• Warm weather--frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
* Package may be holding door open,
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
• Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
• Door may have been left aiar or package holding door open.
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
• Frost within package is normal.
• Door may have been left open.
• Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
* Old cubes need to be discarded.
• ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed,
• Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer comparnnents may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning-refer to Care and Cleaning section.
,Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water filter--see Water Filter
Accessory section.
*
Not
unusualduringperiodsof highhumidity
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
WATER ON FLOOR •The drain in the bottom of the refrigerator may be clogged. Remove any ice on
the freezer bottom and clean the drain, Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
,Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
,Check_ for spoiled food.
• Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
* Defrost water system needs cleaning.
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.
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