GE ZDBT240 Owner's Manual page 14

Questions? PROBLEM
Use this
APPLIANCE
DOES NOT OPERATE
problem
solver!
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING (Slight
vibration is normal.)
COMPRESSOR
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF FREQUENTLY
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
APPLIANCE
HAS ODOR
DOOR NOT
CLOSING
PROPERLY
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
APPLIANCE
FROST OR MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
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The Problem Solver
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Appliance is so quiet that most of the time you will hear low or no
operating noise.
• Appliance may be in defrost cycle when compressor motor does not
operate for up to 2 hours.
• If interior light is not on, appliance may not be plugged in at
wall outlet. Push the plug completely into the wall outlet.
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
• Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the Installation Instructions.
• Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
appliance to completely cool down.
• Often occurs when large amounts of beverages are placed in appliance.
This is normal.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control set at the coldest setting.
See Temperature Control. Allow 24 hours for temperature to change.
• Temperature control not set cold enough.
See Temperature Control. Allow 24 hours for temperature to change.
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right-hand side, just above the
third shelf.
• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
• Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months.
• Door gasket is sticking or folding over. Apply petroleum jelly
or paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
• The door is hitting an internal component inside the appliance.
Adjust interior components to prevent interference.
• Not unusual during periods of high humidity. If bothersome,
wipe surface dry; otherwise, moisture will evaporate in time.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when door
is opened. Unit will dissipate moisture in time. If bothersome,
wipe surface dry.
• Temperature control set at coldest setting.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right-hand side, just above the
third shelf.
Beverage Center