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Use 

PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS

MOTOR STARTS &

STOPS 

VIBRATION OR

HOT 

 FROM

BOTTOM 
REFRIGERATOR

DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY

 Problem Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

* May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.

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Temperature control in OFF position.

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If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

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If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small

appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.

* Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

require more operating time.

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 when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down.

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Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

* Hot weather-frequent door openings.

 Door left open.

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Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of

 CONTROLS.

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Grille and condenser 

 cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.

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Check 

 TIPS.

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Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

. If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
roller screws or front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS section.

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If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving 

 Slight vibration is normal.

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Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that

heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor
at these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should
be consulted if you object to this discoloration.

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Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. To correct, put a small amount of

petroleum jelly on face of gasket.

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Summary of Contents for TFX27R

Page 1: ...Saver 5 Shelves 1 EnerW Saving Tips 2 Storage Drawers 10 11 Food Saver System 10 Dmwer Cover Removal 11 Food Storage Suggestions 9 Temperature Controls 5 Storage Times 9 Vacation Moving Tips 14 Ice Di...

Page 2: ...than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the doors...

Page 3: ...poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating...

Page 4: ...ring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to main...

Page 5: ...mperature you set If you turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the comp...

Page 6: ...reezer compartment door and look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to...

Page 7: ...ker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to heahh If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes md contact your GE Factov Service Center or an authorized Custo...

Page 8: ...e together To Remove Ice Cube Storage Bin A I Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin Sl...

Page 9: ...ir original wrapping Note Special fresh fo d compartment drawers make it unnecessary to wrap certain foods which they ve been desig zed to preserve These drawers are described in the Food Saver S stem...

Page 10: ...air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Drawer Removal Drawers will stop before coming all the w...

Page 11: ...s into place Sealed Snack Pack The Sealed Snack Pack and shelf to which it is attached can be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage...

Page 12: ...To remove Lift Porta Bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To replace or relocate Select desired shelf height engage Porta Bin s hook in slots on the tracks of the door and push in Porta Bin...

Page 13: ...ponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rin...

Page 14: ...erature is expected to drop below 60 F follow same instructions as for extended vacations Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator When you...

Page 15: ...ed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings s Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERA RE CONTROLS Grille and cond...

Page 16: ...by expansion and contraction dting defrost and refrigeration following defrost With automatic icemaker the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills Temperat...

Page 17: ...r is replenished with fresh water Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter see Water filter accessory section Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator...

Page 18: ...needs cleaning Refer to the Care and Cleaning section I Defrost watersystemneeds cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months INTERIOR LIGHT No power at outlet DOES...

Page 19: ...er Cente information service is avaflable to help Your cdl and your question wdl be answered prompdy and courteously And you can cdl any time GE Answer Cente service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a we...

Page 20: ...ur authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL EL...

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