GE 1825 Before you call for service…, Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, Problem, What To Do

Models: 1825

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Before you call for service…

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

 

Possible Causes
What To Do

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator does not

 

Refrigerator in

Wait about 30 minutes for

operate

 

defrost cycle.

defrost cycle to end.

 

 

Fresh food control

Move the fresh food

 

 

in OFF position.

control to a temperature

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

Refrigerator is

Push the plug completely

 

 

unplugged.

into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/

Replace fuse or reset

 

 

circuit breaker is

the breaker.

 

 

tripped.

 

Safety Information Operating Instructions Installation

Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.)

Normal when

Wait 24 hours for the

refrigerator is first

refrigerator to completely

plugged in.

cool down.

 

 

Often occurs when large

This is normal.

amounts of food are

 

placed in refrigerator.

 

 

 

Door left open or door is

See Rollers.

not sealing when closed

 

because refrigerator is

 

not level.

 

Instructions

 

Hot weather or frequent

This is normal.

 

door openings.

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature controls

See About the controls.

 

set at the coldest setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Grille and condenser

See Care and cleaning.

 

need cleaning.

 

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

Rollers need adjusting.

See Rollers.

(slight vibration is

 

 

normal)

 

 

Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service

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