Troubleshooting Tips - GE Refrigerators Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem Possible Causes
Refrigerator does not Control in "0" position.
operate
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling
Front leveling legs (on some
(slight vibration
models) need adjusting.
is normal)
Refrigerator is on an
uneven surface.
Motor operates for
Normal when refrigerator
long periods or cycles
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 control
set at the coldest setting.
Not enough clearance from
the wall.
Refrigerator too warm
Temperature control not
set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Cabinet sides are warm.
What To Do
• Move the control to a temperature setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Leveling Legs.
• Use shims to level the refrigerator.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• This is normal.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• This is normal.
•See About the control.
• Make sure there is enough air circulation around the
refrigerator.
• See About the control.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the control.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• This is normal for a hot wall type condenser.
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