GE GPS12FSHSB Use and Care Manual - Page 13

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. GEAppliances.com 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 13