GE 22 Owners And Installation Manual

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24Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsConsumer SupportBefore you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service.Problem Possible Causes What To DoRefrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end.operate The controls are set to • Move the refrigerator and freezer control to athe O (off) position. temperature setting.Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.The fuse is blown/circuit •Replace fuse or reset the breaker.breaker is tripped.Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. •See Rollers.(slight vibrationis normal)Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 12–24 hours for the refrigerator to completelylong periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.on and off frequently. Often occurs when large • This is normal.(Modern refrigerators amounts of food arewith more storage placed in refrigerator.space and a larger Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.freezer require moreHot weather or frequent • This is normal.operating time. Theydoor openings.start and stop oftenTemperature controls • See About the controls.to maintain evenset at the coldesttemperatures.)setting.Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.compartment too warm cold enough.Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.door openings. See About the controls.Door left open. •Check to see if package is holding door open.Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.on frozen food Too frequent or too long(frost within package door openings.is normal)Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the I (on) position.(on some models) is in the O (off) position.does not work Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.not connected.Freezer compartment • Wait 12–24 hours for the refrigerator to completelytoo warm. cool down.Piled up cubes in the storage •Level cubes by hand.bin cause the icemakerto shut off.Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. •Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the(Green power light on icemaker back on.icemaker blinking).Frequent “buzzing” Icemaker power switch is •Set the power switch to the O (off) position. Keeping itsound in the I (on) position, but the in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.water supply to the refrigeratorhas not been connected.