GE GTL12 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 14

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money./Review the charts on the following
pages first and y.ou may. not need to ca# for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. , Wait (]bout 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Front leveling legs need • See Leveling Legs,
(slight vibration adjusting.
is normal]
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
Iongperiods or is first plugged in. cool down.
cycles on andoff Often occurs when large • This is norm(][
frequently. (Modern amounts of food are
refrigerators with
placed in refrigerator.
more storage space
and a larger freezer Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
require more
operating time. They Hot weather or frequent . This is normal.
start and stop often door openings.
to maintain even Temperature control • See About the control,
temperatures,] set at the coldest setting.
Fresh food or freezer Temperature control not . See About the control,
compartment too warm set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the control,
Door left open. • Check to see if pack%e is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal] door openings.
Ice cubes have Food transmitting odor/taste • WrGp foods well.
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See Cnre and clenching,
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if pack%e is holding door open.
Temperature control not • See About the control,
set cold enough.
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