GE GPE12 Manuel D'utilisation page 13

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration is
normal)
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.)
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals on
frozen food (frost within
package is normal)
Ice cubes have odor/
taste
Slow ice cube freezing
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on
outside of refrigerator
Moisture collects inside
(in humid weather, air
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Front leveling legs need adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator is first plugged
in.
Often occurs when large amounts of
food are placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent door openings.
Temperature control set at the coldest
setting.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
Food transmitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
What To Do
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
See Leveling Legs.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
This is normal.
Check to see if a package is holding door open.
This is normal.
See About the control.
See About the control.
Set the temperature control one step colder. See
About the control.
Check to see if a package is holding door open.
Check to see if a package is holding door open.
Wrap foods well.
See Care and cleaning.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
See About the control.
Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
See Care and cleaning.
Wipe surface dry.
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