GE TBX18 Use And Care Manual page 14

The Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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HOT AIR FROM
B(TTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR
Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be
expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
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FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
(on models so equipped)
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Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to page
5.
Warm weather-frequent door openings.
Door left open for too long a time.
Package holding door open or blocking air duct in freezer compartment.
Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.
Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
Frost within package is normal.
Icemaker feeler arm in OFF (up) position.
Water supply turned off or not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Cubes too small-water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line
may be clogged.
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
Door may have been left ajar.
Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
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Old cubes need to be discarded.
Ice storage container needs to be emptied and washed.
Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Refer to page 12.
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Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
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Move Energy Saver Switch to the right.
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MOISTURE
Too frequent or too long door openings.
INSIDE.
In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
Check for spoiled food.
Interior needs cleaning. Refer to page 1 2 .
Defrost water system needs cleaning.
Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
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