Troubleshooting Tips - GE GTR10HAX Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
What To Do
• Wait about ]0 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
• Replacefuse or reset the breaker.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Front leveling legs need * See LevelingLegs.
(slightvibration adjusting.
is normal)
Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
is first plugged in. cool down.
cgcles on and off Often occurs when large * This is normal.
frequentlg. (Modern amounts of food are
refrigerators with
more storage space placed in refrigerator.
and a larger freezer Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. They Hot weather or frequent * This is normal.
start and stop often door openings.
to maintain even Temperature control • SeeAbout the control.
temperatures.) set at the coldest setting.
Fresh food or freezer Temperature control not * SeeAbout the control.
compartment too warm set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. SeeAbout the control.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
(frostwithin package Too frequent or too long
is normal) door openings.
Ice cubeshave Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See Core and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not • SeeAbout the control.
set cold enough.
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