GE PROFILE TCX18I, Technical Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING:
Crushed Ice Dispenser filling with cubes
Reduce fill time to prevent cubes from being too
strongly joined together.
Leaks or sweats at gasket
Make sure door seal retainer screws are driven
down completely.
Rattling noise from evaporator
Place a slight pressure on air duct cover, if the
noise stops, it is the air duct cover. Dissassemble
the cover and make sure that the wiring harness is
not loose but clipped in place. Tightening the
screws may stop the noise.
Ice/Water Dispenser doesn't work
Check electrical connections at the top hinge.Check
water tube through the hinge for pinching or
binding.
"Popping Noise" at fresh food door when closing
Adjust the door so that the roller mechanism hits
the pivot closure mechanism in the center. Door
should be adjusted using turning the hinge pin.
No cool, interior moisture
This model has a gallon size bottom shelf in the
freezer, the size occasionally causes the door to be
held slightly in the open position. Customer ed.
Compressor fails to start
Check line voltage-if adequate:
DIRECT START TEST:
-Compressor too hot
-Line voltage too low
-Relay malfunctioning
-Overload inoperative
-Refrigeration system restricted
-Motor windings open or shorted
-Compressor mechanically stalled
Refrigerator won't operate
In defrost cycle, takes about 40 minutes to
complete
Motor operates for long periods
If first day of use it's normal, wait 24 hours to
stablize.
Condenser and grille need cleaning
Door not closing properly
Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over,
apply petroleum jelly on the face.