GE GSE23GSESS, Use And Care Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
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Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Either or both controls set to OFF
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Set the controls to a lower temperature setting.
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Push the plug completely into the outlet.
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Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
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Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
Vibration or rattling
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See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for
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Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
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This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators
amounts of food are
with more storage
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
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Check to see if package is holding door open.
freezer require more
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This is normal.
operating time. They
door openings.
start and stop often
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See About the controls.
to maintain even
set at the coldest
temperatures.)
setting.
Refrigerator or freezer
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See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
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Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
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Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals
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Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Divider between
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This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker
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Set the power switch to the ON position.
does not work is in the OFF position.
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See Installing the water line.
not connected.
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Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
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Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
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Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes, and turn the
icemaker back on.
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