GE Refrigerator Refrigerator User Manual


 
Before youcall for service...
Troubleshooting tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What ToDo
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defi'ost cycle to end.
Either or both controls set to 0. Set the conn'ols re a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit Replace fuse or reset the breakm:
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator is in the showroom •Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
mode.
Rollers need adjusting. See Rollers.
Normal when refrigerator Wait 24 hours for the refiigerator re completely
is first plugged in. cool down.
Often occurs when large This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in ref "l_emtor.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature controls See About the controls.
set at the coldest
setting,
Temperature control not set See Aboutthe controls.
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent Set the temperature control one step coldm:
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Automatic energy saver • This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
system circulates warm
liquid around front edge
of freezer comparmaent.
Icemaker power switch Set the power switch re the I [on) position.
is in the 0 (Off)position.
Water supply turned off or See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Frcezer comparmaent 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.
(Green power light on
icemaker blinking).
Turn off the icemakm; remove cubes and turn the
icemaker back on.