GE 12 Owner's Manual page 14

Before you call for service...
Problem
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)
Interior light does
not work
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Possible Causes
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.
Defrost water pan needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
Too frequent or too
long door openings.
No power at outlet.
Light bulb burned out.
What To Do
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• This is normal.
• Check to see if 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 package is holding door open.
• Check to see if 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.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Replacing the light bulb.