GE ZDWT240 User Manual

The Problem Solver

• Appliance is so quiet that most of the time you will hear low or no 

operating noise.

• Appliance may be in defrost cycle when compressor motor does not 

operate for up to 2 hours. 

• If interior light is not on, appliance may not be plugged in at 

wall outlet. Push the plug completely into the wall outlet.

• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset 

the breaker.

• Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the Installation Instructions. 

• Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the

appliance to completely cool down.

• Often occurs when large amounts of beverages are placed in appliance.

This is normal.

• Door left open or package holding door open.

• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.

• Temperature control set at the coldest setting. 

See Temperature Control. Allow 24 hours for temperature to change.

• Temperature control not set cold enough.  

See Temperature Control. Allow 24 hours for temperature to change.

• Warm weather or frequent door openings.  

• Door left open for long time.

• Package may be holding door open.

• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.

• Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months.

• Door gasket is sticking or folding over. Apply petroleum jelly 

or paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.

• The door is hitting an internal component inside the appliance.

Adjust interior components to prevent interference.

• Not unusual during periods of high humidity. If bothersome, 

wipe surface dry; otherwise, moisture will evaporate in time.

• Door left open or package holding door open.

• Too frequent or too long door openings.

• In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when door 

is opened. Unit will dissipate moisture in time. If bothersome, 
wipe surface dry.

• Temperature control set at coldest setting.

• No power at outlet.

• Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.

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