Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE PSE26KSESS Use And Care Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and
off frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with more
storage space and
a larger freezer require
more operating time.
They start and stop
often to maintain even
temperatures.)
Refrigerator or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(frost within package
is normal)
Divider between
refrigerator and freezer
compartments
feels warm
Automatic ice maker
does not work
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Either or both controls set to OFF.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator is in
showroom mode.
Rollers need adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature controls set
at the coldest setting.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Automatic energy saver
system circulates warm
liquid around front edge
of freezer compartment.
Ice maker power switch
is in the off position.
Water supply turned off or
not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage
bin cause the ice maker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in ice maker.
(Green power light on
ice maker blinking).
What To Do
Rollers.
cool down.
About the controls.
About the controls.
See About the controls.
Installing the water line.
the ice maker back on.