GE 14 - Manual (Page 31)

Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Installation Instr
uctions
Customer Ser
vice
Operating Instr
uctions
Safety Infor
mation
Before you call for service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in • Wait about 30 minutes for
operate defrost cycle. defrost cycle to end.
Temperature control • Move the temperature
dial in OFF position. control dial to a
temperature setting.
Refrigerator is • Push the plug completely
unplugged. into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ • Replace fuse or reset the
circuit breaker is breaker.
tripped.
Motor operates for long Normal when • Wait 24 hours for the
periods or cycles on and refrigerator is first refrigerator to completely
off frequently. (Modern delivered to your home. cool down.
refrigerators with more
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
storage space and a larger
amounts of food are
freezer require more
placed in refrigerator.
operating time. They start
Door left open. • Check to see if package is and stop often to maintain
holding door open. even temperatures.)
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature control dial • See About the temperature
set at the coldest setting. control dial.
Grille and condenser • See Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Vibration or rattling Roller screws or leveling • See Rollers and leveling legs.
(slight vibration is normal) legs need adjusting.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
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