GE 22 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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49-60646-6 33TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSProblem Possible Causes What To DoRefrigerator does not operate Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.Freezer control in 0 (off) position. 0RYHWKHIUHH]HUFRQWUROWRDORZHUWHPSHUDWXUHVHWWLQJRefrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet.The fuse is blown/circuit breaker istripped.Replace fuse or reset the breaker.Refrigerator is in showroom mode. Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.Vibration or rattling (slightvibration is normal)Rollers need adjusting. See Rollers.Motor operates for longperiods or cycles on andoff frequently. (Modernrefrigerators with more storageVSDFHDQGDODUJHUIUHH]HUrequire more operating time.They start and stop often tomaintain even temperatures.)Normal when refrigerator is firstplugged in.Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.Often occurs when large amounts offood are placed in refrigerator.This is normal.Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.Hot weather or frequent dooropenings.This is normal.Temperature controls set at thecoldest setting.See Controls.5HIULJHUDWRURUIUHH]HUcompartment too warmTemperature control not set coldenough.See Controls.Warm weather or frequent dooropenings.Set the temperature control one step colder. See Controls.Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.)URVWRULFHFU\VWDOVRQIUR]HQfood (frost within package isnormal)Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.Too frequent or too long dooropenings.'LYLGHUEHWZHHQUHIULJHUDWRUDQGIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWVfeels warmAutomatic energy saver systemcirculates warm liquid around frontedge of freezer compartment.This helps prevent condensation on the outside.Automatic icemaker does notworkIcemaker power switch is in the 2))position.Slide the power switch to the ON position.Water supply turned off or notconnected.6HH,QVWDOOLQJWKHZDWHUOLQHFreezer compartment too warm. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.Piled up cubes in the storage bincause icemaker to shut off.Level cubes by hand.Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemakerback on.,FHFXEHVKDYHRGRUWDVWH Ice storage bin needs cleaning. (PSW\DQGZDVKELQ'LVFDUGROGFXEHVFood transmitting odor/taste to icecubes.Wrap foods well.Interior of refrigerator needscleaning.See Care and cleaning.Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.6ORZLFHFXEHIUHH]LQJ Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.Temperature control not set coldenough.See Controls.)UHTXHQW³EX]]LQJVRXQG´ Icemaker power switch is in the 1(on) position, but the water supplyto the refrigerator has not beenconnected.6HWWKHSRZHUVZLWFKWRWKH RII SRVLWLRQ.HHSLQJLWLQWKH(on) position will damage the water valve.2UDQJHJORZLQIUHH]HU Defrost heater is on. This is normal.Cube dispenser does not work(on some models)Icemaker or water supply turned off. Turn on icemaker or water supply.Ice cubes are frozen to icemakerfeeler arm.Remove cubes.An item is blocking or has fallen intothe ice chute inside the top bin of thefreezer.Remove any item that might be blocking, or has fallen into thechute.Irregular ice clumps in storagecontainer.Break up with fingertip pressure and discard remainingclumps.)UHH]HUPD\EHWRRZDUP$GMXVWWKHIUHH]HUFRQWUROWRDcolder setting, one position at a time, until clumps do not form.Dispenser is /2&.('. Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds.Water has poor taste/odor(on some models)Water dispenser has not been usedfor a long time.'LVSHQVHZDWHUXQWLODOOZDWHULQV\VWHPLVUHSOHQLVKHGTroubleshooting Tips... Before you call for serviceSave time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.