GE 18 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 25

Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes
Freezer doorpops open This is normal if, after
when refrigerator door popping open, the freezer
is closed door closed on its own.
What To Do
• This indicates that there is a good seal ou tile fi'eezel"
dooI: If'
the fl'eezer
duel" does uot atltol_aticallv
close after
popping opeu, the rollers ueed ac!jttsting.
See Rollers.
Door does not close Rollers need adjusting.
• See Rollers.
by itseff
Refrigerator does
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
• Wait ab()t/t 40 nfiuutes
tt w defi'ost cycle to end.
not operate Refrigerator control in • Move the refiJgerator Mud fl'eezel" c()utrol to a
0 (Off)position, telu l)el'attlre settiug .
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the pltlg c(,Hpletely lute the out et.
The fuse is blob,s/circuit • Replace fi/se or reset the breaker:
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Refrigerator is not resting • A(!i ust r()ll e_s (See Rollers).
(slightvihration on all four rogers.
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • _4'ait 24 hotH_ fi:,r the refiige_utor to conq)letely
long periods or cycles
is fh'st plugged in. c()()l d()wu.
on and off frequently
Often occurs when large • This is uo_nal.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
amounts of food are
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more Door leo open. • (_he( k to see if l)ackage, is holding door open.
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent • This is u(._nal.
to maintain even
door ope_fings.
temperatures.) Temperature controls set
• See About the controls.
at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature control not set
• See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
WaJcm weather or frequent • Set the telnl)erattu'e coutrol oue step coldel:
door openings.
See About the controls.
if )a(ka,,e is holding door open. Door left open. • Check to see l
Freezer door popped open. • See the pr()blem Freezer door pops open when
refrigerator door is closed.
if )a(ka,,e is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals
Door left open.
• Check to see
l ,',
on frozen food
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
is normal)
door openings.
Food blocking freezer air vents. • Move items away fl'on_ the ba(k wall of the fl'eezeL
Frequent "buzzing" lcemaker power switch is in • Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
sound the I (on) position, but the in the I (on) position will damage the water xalve.
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been comaected.
Small orhollow cubes Water f'dter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge, with new cartI_i(lge or with I)lu_
25