GE ZIBI240 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!
The Problem Solver
Bar Refrigerator with Icemaker
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
APPLIANCE • Appliance may be in defrost cycle when compressor motor does not
DOES NOT OPERATE operate for about 30 minutes.
• Appliance is so quiet that most of the time you will hear low or no
operating noise.
• Controls are set to OFF. Press ON/OFF button on control panel
for a minimum of 3 seconds.
• If interior light is not on, appliance may not be plugged in
at wall outlet. Push the plug completely into the wall outlet.
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
• The appliance is in showroom mode. Unplug it and plug it back in.
VIBRATION OR • Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the Installation Instructions.
RATTLING (Slight
vibration is normal.)
COMPRESSOR • Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
MOTOR OPERATES appliance to completely cool down.
FOR LONG PERIODS
• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in appliance.
OR CYCLES ON AND
This is normal.
OFF FREQUENTLY
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control set at the coldest setting.
See Temperature Control.
FRESH FOOD • Temperature control not set cold enough.
COMPARTMENT See Temperature Control. Allow 12 to 24 hours for temperature
TOO WARM to change.
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the
top shelf.
FROST OR ICE • Too frequent or too long door openings.
CRYSTALS ON
• Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
REAR WALL
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the
top shelf.
AUTOMATIC • Icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position.
ICEMAKER
Water supply turned off or not connected. See Installation Instructions.
DOES NOT WORK
• Freezer compartment too warm. Allow 24 hours for the appliance
to completely cool down.
• Piled up cubes in storage bin cause icemaker to shut off.
Level cubes in bin.
• Ice cubes stuck in icemaker (green power light on the icemaker is
blinking). Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
icemaker back on.