GE Model 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 34

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Possible Causes What To Do
• Wait 24 hotH_ fin" the refiJgerator to completely
cool dowu.
• This is n(mnal.
Motor opemtes for
NormaJ when re frigerator
Iong periods or cycles
is fh'st plugged hi.
on and offfrequently
(Modern refrigerators Often occurs when large
with more storage
mnomats of food are
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see if )acka-e is holding door o )en
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent • This is mmnal.
to maintain even door openhags.
temperatures.)
Temperature con_col
• See Aboutthe
controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille mad condenser need •See Care and cleaning.
clemlhag.
Refrigeratororfreezer Temperature controls not set • See Aboutthe controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperattH'e control one step col(le_;
door ope_fings.
See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if I)acka°e_ ,isholding, door oi")en
Frostorice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if )acka,,-e is holding door o )en
on frozen food
I _
' ,
I •
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
isnormal) door opelfings.
Frequent "buzzing" lcema_ker power switch is in • Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keel)in,,_ it
sound the I (on) position, but the in the I (on) position will damage the water xalxe.
water supply to the re frigerator
has not been comaected.
Small or hollow cubes
Water f'flter clogged. • Replace filter cartfidgewith new cartridge or with )lu_
Automatic icemaker
lcema_ker power switch is • On power switch models, set the power switch to the
(on some models) not on. I (on) position. On feeler am_ models, move the feeler
does not work mm to the ON (down) position.
Water supply turned off or
• See Installing the waterline.
not comaected.
Freezer compartment
• Wait 24 hotH_ fin" the refrigerator
to completel)
tOO vwaxIYl, cool doxvII.
Piled up cubes ha the storage • I,e_el cubes by hand.
bin cause the icema_ker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck ha icemaJcer.
(Green power fght on
icema_ker blinking.)
• Turn off the icemakex; remoxe cubes and turn the
icemaker l)ack on.
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