GE GBC12 Before you call for service…geappliances.ca, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Refrigerator does not	Refrigerator in defrost cycle.	• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
	Control IS TURNED OFF.	• Press ON/OFF button and check for operation to begin.
	Refrigerator is unplugged.	• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
	The fuse is blown/circuit	• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
	breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling	Front leveling legs need	• See Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration	adjusting.
is normal)
Motor operates for	Normal when refrigerator	• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or	is first plugged in.	cool down.
cycles on and off
	Often occurs when large	• This is normal.
frequently. (Modern
	amounts of food are
refrigerators with
	placed in refrigerator.
more storage space
and a larger freezer	Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
require more
	Hot weather or frequent	• This is normal.
operating time. They
	door openings.
start and stop often
to maintain even	Temperature control	• See About the control.
temperatures.)	set at the coldest setting.
Fresh food or freezer	Temperature control not	• See About the control.
compartment too warm	set cold enough.
	Warm weather or frequent	• Set the temperature control one step colder.
	door openings.	See About the control.
	Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals	Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
	Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
	door openings.
is normal)
Ice cubes have	Food transmitting odor/taste	• Wrap foods well.
odor/taste	to ice cubes.
	Interior of refrigerator	• See Care and cleaning.
	needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing	Door left open.	• Check to see if package is holding door open.
	Temperature control not	• See About the control.
	set cold enough.

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