GE GSHF5MGXWW Use and Care Manual - Page 36
Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, Hot air from bottom
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Orange glow in the freezer Defrost heater is on. • This is normal. Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three months. Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Door not closing properly Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over. • Apply paraffin wax to the face of the gasket. A door bin is hitting a shelf inside the refrigerator. • Move the door bin up one position. Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Not unusual during periods of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry. Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Due to the higher humidity in the • This is normal and may come and go as different food refrigerator, you may on occasion loads and environmental conditions change. Wipe dry experience fog or small amounts with a paper towel if desired. of moisture in the refrigerator compartment. Interior light does not work No power at outlet. Light bulb burned out. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Replacing the light bulbs. Water on kitchen floor or on bottom of freezer Cubes jammed in chute. • Poke ice through with a wooden spoon. Hot air from bottom of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings are sensitive and will discolor at these normal and safe temperatures. Refrigerator never shuts off but the temperatures are OK Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running during door openings. • This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the door remains closed for 2 hours. Refrigerator beeping Door open. • Close door. Actual temperature not Unit just plugged in. equal to Set temperature Door open for too long. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. Warm food added to refrigerator. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. Defrost cycle is in process. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 36