GE 23 - Manual (Page 36)

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Troubleshooting Tips
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pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Either or both controls set to OFF. • Set the controls to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator is in • Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
showroom mode.
Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down.
off frequently. (Modern
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
refrigerators with more
amounts of food are
storage space and
placed in refrigerator.
a larger freezer require
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. more operating time.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
They start and stop
door openings.
often to maintain even
Temperature controls set • See About the controls.
temperatures.)
at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Divider between Automatic energy saver • This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the on position.
does not work is in the off position.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn
the icemaker back on.
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