GE 28 - Manual (Page 39)

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Troubleshooting T
ips
Installation Instructions
Customer Service
Operating Instructions
Safety Information
Before you call 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.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in • Wait about 30 minutes for
operate defrost cycle. defrost cycle to end.
Freezer control • Move the freezer
in OFF position. control to desired
temperature setting.
Refrigerator is • Make sure the refrigerator
unplugged. plug is pushed completely
into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/ • Check the house
circuit breaker is fuse/circuit breaker box
tripped. and replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
Motor operates for Modern refrigerators • This is normal.
long periods with more storage
space and a larger
freezer compartment
require more
operating time.
Normal when • Wait 24 hours for the
refrigerator is first refrigerator to completely
delivered to your home. cool down.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator to
be cooled or frozen.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is
holding door open.
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
door openings.
Temperature controls • See the About the controls
set at the coldest setting. on the refrigerator section.
Grille and condenser • See the Care and cleaning
need cleaning. section.
Motor starts and Temperature control • This is normal.
stops frequently starts and stops motor
to maintain even
temperatures.