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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR DOES
• Temperature control dial set at the “STOP” position.
NOT OPERATE
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet. 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.
MOTOR OPERATES
• Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
FOR LONG PERIODS
24 hours to completely cool down.
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled.
• Hot weather—frequent door openings or door has been left open.
• Temperature control is set too cold. Refer to the instructions in the Operating
your Refrigerator section.
MOTOR STARTS &
• Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR RATTLING
• If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and
front leveling legs need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to the
Preparation section.
• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
FOODS DRY OUT
• Foods should be covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS
• Normal in this type of refrigerator.
ON FROZEN FOOD
FRESH FOOD OR
• Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to the instructions in the
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Operating your Refrigerator section.
TEMPERATURE
• Hot weather—frequent door openings.
TOO WARM
• Package may be holding door open or door left open for long time.
SLOW ICE CUBE FREEZING
• Trays not placed on freezer compartment floor.
• Door may have been left ajar.
• Set temperature control to a higher number.
ICE CUBES HAVE
• Unsealed packages may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Discard old ice.
ODOR/TASTE
MOISTURE FORMS ON
• Not unusual during period of high humidity.
OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
• Too frequent and too long door openings, or door left open or ajar.
COLLECTS INSIDE
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when door is opened.
• Moisture on cooling coil occurs during defrosting. See Care and Cleaning.
REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning. Keep open box of baking
soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.
INTERIOR LIGHT
• No power at outlet.
DOES NOT LIGHT
• Light bulb needs replacing.
ICE FORMS ON THE
• Turn the temperature control to a lower number.
COOLING PLATE
DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN
• Install a vacuum break (Part No. WR02X8905).
If you need more help…call, toll free: GE Answer Center
®
, 800.626.2000, consumer information service
