Troubleshooting - GE 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Motet operates for long Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
periods or cycles on and is _rst plugged in. cool down.
off frequently. (Modern Often occurs when large • This isnormal.
refrigerators with more amounts of food are
storage space and a larger placed
in
refrigerator.
space and a larger freezer
require more operating Door left open. = Check to see if package isholding door open.
time. They start and stop Hot weather or frequent • This isnormal.
often to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.) Temperature oontrol dial = SeeAbout the temperature control dial.
set at the coldest setting,
Grille and condenser •
SeeCare and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Froster ice crystals Door left open. • Check to seeif package isholding door open.
on
frozen food
Too
frequent or too long
(frostwithin package
iS normal) door openings.
Automatic icemaker Icernaker is not on. = Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.
does not w0rk
Water supply turned off or •
See installing the water line.
(on some models) not connecte<L
Fr_zer comportment • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage •
Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Frequent"buzzing" sound Jcei'lrlaker is on I::_at t he water • Move the feeler arm to the STOP(up) position. Keeping it
supply to the refrigerator has on will damage the water valve.
not I_:_n connected.
CU_S tOO SIlrk311 Water shutoff valv_ connecting •
Call the plumber to clear the valve.
refrigerator to water line may
be clogged.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. " Cheek to seeif package isholding door open.
Temperature control dial
• SeeAbout the temperature control dial.
not set cold enough.
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin neeas cleaning. * Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste i
Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes,
interior of refrigerator •
SeeCare and cleaning.
n_=_ds cleaning.
Moisture forms on
cabinet surface
between the doors
Energy Smart
TM
feature is •
SeeAbout Energy
Smart
TM
Models
altering refrigerator performancc
NOt unusual during • Wipe surface dry and resettemperature control dial
periods of high humidity, one
setting colder.
" oisturecollects inside
(in humidweather, air
carries moisture into
refrigeratorwhen doors
are opened)
Refrigeratorhas odor
frequent or too
long door openings.
Foods transmitting • Foodswith strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
interior needs cleaning. •
SeeCare and cleaning.
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