GE 10 - Manual (Page 11)

Consumer Support
Troubleshooting T
ips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Temperature control set to OFF. • Set the control to a temperature setting.
operate
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. •Wait about 30 minutes for the defrost cycle to end.
Vibration or rattling Leveling legs need adjustment. •See Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration
Floor is weak. •Install on a floor strong enough to support the
is normal)
refrigerator fully loaded.
Floor is uneven. •Leveling legs need adjusting. See Leveling Legs.
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Door not closing. Make sure refrigerator is
tilted properly. See Leveling Legs.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature controls • See About the controls.
set improperly.
Fresh food compartment Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
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.
Air discharge outlets obstructed •Rearrange items so outlets are not obstructed.
by large items.
Fresh food compartment Temperature control set • Set the temperature control one step warmer.
too cold too cold. See About the controls.
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)
Slow ice cube freezing Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
cold enough.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.