GE 162D3907P004 - Manual (Page 11)

Consumer Support
Troubleshooting T
ips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Temperature control set to OFF. • Set the control to a temperature setting.
operate
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Leveling legs need adjustment. • See Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration
Floor is weak or uneven. • Install on a floor strong enough to support the
is normal)
refrigerator fully loaded.
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
Often occurs when large • This is normal.
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 controls • See About the controls.
set at the coldest
setting.
Fresh food compartment Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Chiller tray baffle is in • Slide the baffle to the IN position.
the OUT position. See About the chiller tray baffle.
Fresh food compartment Chiller tray baffle is in • Slide the baffle to the OUT position.
too cold the IN position. See About the chiller tray baffle.
Temperature control set • Set the temperature control one step warmer.
too cold. See About the controls.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Slow ice cube freezing Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
cold enough.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Ice trays not in contact with • Make sure the ice tray is contact with a
refrigerated surface. refrigerated surface.