GE GTH18FBC2RWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 16

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
PossibleCauses What To Do
Motor operates for long >:formal when m:_rator • _\Tait24 hours fiJr the refrigerator to completely
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in.
cool down.
off frequently. (Modern Often occurs when large • This is normS.
refrigerators with more
amounts of food are
storage space and a larger placed in refr:_emtor.
space and a larger freezer
require room operating
Door left operL
• Check to seeif package is hokling door open.
time. They start and stop Hot weather or frequent * This is normal.
oRen to maintain even door openir_.
temperatures.) Temperature control _ * SeeAbout the temperature control dial.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condemer
* See Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Frostor ice crystals Door left open. * Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen fooO Too frequent or too long
(frost within package door openings.
is normal)
Automatic icemaker Icemaker is not on. * Move the feeler arm to the ON ;down) position.
does notwork
Water supply turned offor
* See Installing the water line.
{0n some models}
not connected.
Freezer compartment * _\hit 24 hours tbr the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage * Level cubes 1)_hmM.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Frequent "buzzing"sound Icemaker is on but
the water * Xfove file feeler arm to the
STOP (up)
positior,. Keeping it
supply to the refr:Neratorhas on will damage the water rake.
not been connected.
CubestOOsmall Water shutoffvalve conn_ * C_ the phunber to clear the v_flxe.
refrigerator to water line may
bedog .
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. * Check to see if package is holding odor opel,.
Temperature control _
* See About the temperature control dial.
not set cold enough.
ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs deaning. * EmpW and w_sh bin. Discard oM ofl)es.
odor/taste Food transmitting odor/ta_ * Wrap fi)ods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
* See Care and cleaning.
needs deaning.
Moisture forms on
Not unusual during * _\Tipe surt_acedDi and reset temperature
col-,1Tol c [1_
cabinet sudace periods of high humidity, one setting coldcz:
between the doors
Moisture collects inside
Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors
are opened)
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting * t_oods _x4ths/Tong"odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baldng soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. * See Care and cleaning.
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