Energy-Saving Tips - GE TFX22R Use And Care Manual

Rapid Electrical Diagnosis
Your refrigerator is wired for
accurate electrical diagnosis in
your home—takes only minutes for
41!lllb
{ )mstims
a
service technician to check its
L
=- .*
?
entire electrical system. No need
for the technician to unplug, move
— —---- -.—
or unload the refrigerator to make
the diagnosis.
~ use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
REFRK3ERJYK)R Q
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
DOES N(YI'OPERATE
. Temperature control in ~~ pO~itkJn.
If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
If plug is secure and the refrigerator stiIl fds to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
MUNIR OPERATES
Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS
require more operating time.
Normal when refrigerator is fmt delivered to your home—usualIy requires 24 hours
to completely cool down;
Large amounts of fd placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
s Hot weather—fkequent door openings.
Door lefi open. "
Temperature controls are set too c~ld. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 8.
Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 13.
Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS on page 2.
M~R ST~TS &
Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
RATTLING
roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or meven. Refer to
ROLLERS on page 4.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
Defrost water pan rattlhg, needs to be positioned properly.
HOI' AIR FROM
c Normal air flow cooling motor. In ~e refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be
BOITIM OF
expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at these
REFRIGERA'R
normal and stie operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
DOOR N(YI' CLOSING
Door gasket on hinge side sticking or foldlng
over. To correct, put a small amount of
PROPERLY
petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
(continued next page)