GE 3 Cubic Foot Models Troubleshooting tips, Save time and money, Problem, Possible Causes

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Troubleshooting tips.

Troubleshooting tips.

www.GEAppliances.com

 

 

Save time and money!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator does not

 

Control in OFF position.

Move the control to a

operate

 

 

temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator is

Push the plug completely

 

 

unplugged.

into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuit

Replace fuse or reset

 

 

breaker is tripped.

the breaker.

 

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

 

Front leveling legs

See Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration

 

(on some models)

 

is normal)

 

need adjusting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator is on

Use shims to level the

 

 

an uneven surface.

refrigerator.

 

 

 

 

Motor operates for

 

Normal when refrigerator

Wait 24 hours for the

long periods or cycles

 

is first plugged in.

refrigerator to completely

 

 

 

cool down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Often occurs when

This is normal.

 

 

large amounts of food

 

 

 

are placed in refrigerator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Door left open.

Check to see if package is

 

 

 

holding door open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot weather or frequent

This is normal.

 

 

door openings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature control

See About the control.

 

 

set at the coldest setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not enough clearance

See Clearances in Preparing

 

 

from the wall.

to install the refrigerator.

 

 

 

 

Door will not open

 

Refrigerator is locked

Unlock the door with

 

 

(lock is available

the key. If the key has

 

 

on some models).

been lost, a replacement

 

 

 

key can be ordered by

visiting our Website www.GEAppliances.com, or calling GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

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