GE - General Electric MTH21GAS Legacy

User Manual - Page 20

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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR DOES
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
NOT OPERATE
Temperature control in OFF position.
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cIf interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.
If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
MOTOR OPERATES . Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS require more operating time.
. Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
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. L~argeamounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
. Hot weather—frequent door openings.
Door left open.
. Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to the TemperatureControls section.
Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to the Care and Cletining section.
Check Energy-Saving Tips.
MOTOR STARTS &
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Tempemture control starts and stops motor to nmintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
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VIBRATION OR RATTLING
If the refrigerator vibrates, mom than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor.
The front rollers or leveling legs need xljusting, or floor is weak or uneven.
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Refer to Rollers in the Preparation section.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try ]movingthem. Slight vibration is nornml.
The sound ofcubes dropping
into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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