GE monogram ZDBT240 Owner's Manual page 14

The Problem Solver
Beverage Center
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
o
APPLIANCE
DOES NOT OPERATE
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING (Slight
vibration is normal.}
COMPRESSOR
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF FREQUENTLY
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
APPLIANCE
HAS ODOR
o
DOOR NOT
CLOSING
PROPERLY
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
APPLIANCE
FROST OR MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
Appliance is so quiet thQt most of the time gou will heQr low or no
operating noise.
• Appliance mag be in defrost cgcle when compressor motor does not
operate for up to 2 hours.
If interior light is not on, appliance mag not be plugged in at
wall outlet. Push the plug completelg into the wall outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit breQker is tripped. ReplQcefuse or reset
the breQker.
Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the InstallQtion Instructions.
• Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
appliance to completelg cool down.
Often occurs when IQrgeamounts of beverages are plQcedin appliQnce.
This is normal.
Door left open or pQckQge holding door open.
Hot weQther or frequent door openings. This is normal.
Temperature control set at the coldest setting.
See Temperature Control. Allow 2/4hours for temperature to chQnge.
Temperature control not set cold enough.
See Temperature Control. Allow 2/4hours for temperature to chQnge.
Warm weQther or frequent door openings.
Door left open for long time.
PackQge mag be holding door open.
Thermistor mag be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right-hQnd side, just above the
third shell
Interior needs cleQning. See Core and CleQning.
Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace everg 3 months.
Door gasket is sticking or folding over. Applg petroleumjellg
or paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
The door is hitting an internal component inside the appliance.
Adjust interior components to prevent interference.
Not unusual during periods of high humiditg. If bothersome,
wipe surface drg; otherwise, moisture will evaporate in time.
Door left open or package holding door open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when door
is opened. Unit will dissipate moisture in time. If bothersome,
wipe surface drg.
Temperature control set at coldest setting.
Thermistor mog be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right-hand side, just above the
third shell
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