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Troubleshooting tips, Before you call for service – GE 2 Cubic Foot User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below first
and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Refrigerator does not

Control in OFF position.

Move the control to a

operate

temperature setting.

Refrigerator is

Push the plug completely

unplugged.

into the outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit

Replace fuse or reset

breaker is tripped.

the breaker.

Vibration or rattling

Front leveling legs

See Leveling Legs.

(slight vibration

(on some models)

is normal)

need adjusting.

Refrigerator is on

Use shims to level the

an uneven surface.

refrigerator.

Motor operates for

Normal when refrigerator

Wait 24 hours for the

long periods or cycles

is first plugged in.

refrigerator to completely
cool down.

Often occurs when

This is normal.

large amounts of food
are placed in refrigerator.

Door left open.

Check to see if package is
holding door open.

Hot weather or frequent

This is normal.

door openings.

Temperature control

See About the control.

set at the coldest setting.

Not enough clearance

See Clearances in Preparing

from the wall.

to install the refrigerator.

Door will not open

Refrigerator is locked

Unlock the door with

(lock is available

the key. If the key has

on some models).

been lost, a replacement
key can be ordered by
visiting our Website
www.GEAppliances.com,
or calling GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Order part WR05X10006.

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oubleshooting T

ips

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