GE 1825 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting TipsInstallation Instructions
Customer Service
Operating InstructionsSafety Information
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
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first and you may not need to 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.
Fresh food control Move the fresh food
in
OFF
position. control to a temperature
setting.
Refrigerator is Push the plug completely
unplugged. into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker is the breaker.
tripped.
Motor operates for
Normal when Wait 24 hours for the
long periods or cycles
refrigerator is first refrigerator to completely
on and off frequently.
plugged in. cool down.
(Modern refrigerators with
Often occurs when large This is normal.
more storage space and
amounts of food are
a larger freezer require
placed in refrigerator.
more operating time.
Door left open or door is See
Rollers.
They start and stop often
not sealing when closed
to maintain even
because refrigerator is
temperatures.)
not level.
Hot weather or frequent This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature controls See
About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser See
Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Vibration or rattling
Rollers need adjusting. See
Rollers.
(slight vibration is
normal)