GE 28, 30 Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips, Problem, Possible Causes, operate

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.
	Freezer control	• Move the freezer
	in OFF position.	control to desired
		temperature setting.
	Refrigerator is	• Make sure the refrigerator
	unplugged.	plug is pushed completely
		into the outlet.
	The fuse is blown/	• Check the house
	circuit breaker is	fuse/circuit breaker box
	tripped.	and replace fuse or reset
		the breaker.
Motor operates for	Modern refrigerators	• This is normal.
long periods	with more storage
	space and a larger
	freezer compartment
	require more
	operating time.
	Normal when	• Wait 24 hours for the
	refrigerator is first	refrigerator to completely
	delivered to your home.	cool down.
	Often occurs when large	• This is normal.
	amounts of food are
	placed in refrigerator to
	be cooled or frozen.
	Door left open.	• Check to see if package is
		holding door open.
	Hot weather or frequent	• This is normal.
	door openings.
	Temperature controls	• See the About the controls
	set at the coldest setting.	on the refrigerator section.
	Grille and condenser	• See the Care and cleaning
	need cleaning.	section.
Motor starts and	Temperature control	• This is normal.
stops frequently	starts and stops motor
	to maintain even	39
	temperatures.

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