GE GWS04HAESS - Manual (Page 10)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Appliance has odor Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during periods • Wipe surface dry.
outside of appliance of high humidity.
Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too long • Reduce frequency or lenght of door openings.
(in humid weather, door openings.
Wine bottles touching • Reposition bottles.
the back wall.
Frost forms on interior This is normal. • See the Defrosting section.
surfaces of appliance
Door left open. • Excessive frost may form if the door is left open.
See the Defrosting section.
• Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
Appliance too cold Temperature control • See About the control and settings.
is set too cold.
The room temperature where • For proper operation, the room temperature should
the appliance is located is be equal to or greater than the set temperature
too cold. of the appliance.
Temperature in the This is normal. • After you set the temperature, the display will go
display is not the back to showing the actual temperature.
temperature that
was just set.
Condensation on front
Appliance is located • Wipe off the condensation with a clean, dry cloth.
of door in a high humidity environment.
• Locate the appliance in a lower humidity
environment.
Water on floor behind Door left open. • Door is not self-closing. Always make sure that
appliance the door is closed after opening.
• Check to see if a bottle is holding door open.
Tilting unit when moving. • This is normal. The drain pan above the compressor may be
full following defrost. Check to make sure
no water spills when moving the unit.
Rust, tarnish, or grime Moist environment • Clean stainless steel with cleaners containing oxalic acid
on stainless steel doors or salt air. (e.g. Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser) will remove rust, lime,
and other tarnish. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. Do not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because
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stainless steel.
air carries moisture
into appliance when
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Before you call for service…