Before You Call For Service - GE 1825 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
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.)
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration is
normal)
Possible Causes
Refrigerator in
defrost cycle.
Fresh food control
in OFF position.
Refrigerator is
unplugged.
The fuse is blown/
circuit breaker is
tripped.
Normal when
refrigerator is first
plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open or door is
not sealing when closed
because refrigerator is
not level.
Hot weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature controls
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser
need cleaning.
Rollers need adjusting.
What To Do
Wait about 30 minutes for
•
defrost cycle to end.
Move the fresh food
•
control to a temperature
setting.
Push the plug completely
•
into the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset
•
the breaker.
Wait 24 hours for the
•
refrigerator to completely
cool down.
This is normal.
•
See Rollers.
•
This is normal.
•
See About the controls.
•
See Care and cleaning.
•
See Rollers.
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