Troubleshooting Tips; Call For Service - GE 2 Owner's 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
Refrigerator too warm
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on
outside of refrigerator
Moisture collects inside
(in humid weather, air
carries moisture into
refrigerator when door
is opened)
Refrigerator too cold
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Possible Causes
Control in OFF position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Front leveling legs (on some
models) need adjusting.
Refrigerator is on an
uneven surface.
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 control
set at the coldest setting.
Not enough clearance
from the wall.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Cabinet sides are warm.
Foods transmitting
odor to refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Defrost water pan needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
Too frequent or too
long door openings.
Temperature control
set too cold.
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.
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
• See Care and cleaning.
• Wipe surface dry.
• See About the control.