42Truth or Myth? Answer ExplanationThe refrigerator water filter may require replacementprior to six months of useTRUE The water filter indicator will indicate the need to replace the waterfilter every six months or 170 gallons of water dispensed (select modelsonly). Water quality varies from city to city. If water flow from thedispenser slows, or ice production decreases, the water filter should bereplaced, even though the filter indicator may not indicate the need forreplacement.The automatic ice maker in my refrigerator willproduce ice when the refrigerator is plugged in to apower receptacle.MYTH The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker must beturned on. Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after the waterline is connected and water is turned on. The ice maker can be turnedon/off from the controls and ensure the ice maker is on, as indicated onthe refrigerator control panel. See About the Automatic Ice Maker.After the refrigerator has been plugged in andconnected to water, I will immediately have unlimitedchilled water available from the water dispenser.MYTH The water dispenser tank located inside the refrigerator stores waterfor dispensing. The water in this tank requires 24 hours to chill afterinstallation. High usage conditions will not allow time for the water tochill.After water dispenses, a few drops of water arenormal.TRUE A few drops of water may fall from the dispenser, after the dispenserpaddle has been released. To minimize the drops, remove the glassslowly from the dispenser.I will never see frost inside the freezer compartment. MYTH Frost inside the freezer typically indicates that the door is not properlysealed, or has been left open. If frost is found, clear the frost using aplastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that no food packagesor containers are preventing the freezer door from closing. Check therefrigerator control panel to ensure the door alarm is on.Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’s man-ual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling800.ge.CARES 800.432.2737. In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.Truth or MythSERVICETroubleshooting Tips ContinuedBefore you call for service…Problem Possible Causes What to DoDelay when using Keurig K-cup Poddispenser To ensure a quality beverage isdelivered, a short delay is required toensure the refrigerator is operatingcorrectlyEnsuring consistent, quality operationrequires the refrigerator to delay dispensefor a short period of timeAfter brewing, my powdered beverageis not fully cleared from the used pod Depending on size selected, the powdermay not dissolve fully. Some powderedbeverages develop into ‘clumps’ whenleft sitting for some timeShake the powdered pods before brewingto break up these clumps and allow betterclearing. For powdered beverage with nofilter, use the Cocoa cycle selectionBrewer lid is difficult to close K-cup is not fully seated Press K-cup all the way down into thebrewer prior to closing the lid. Lowerneedle must puncture K-cup bfore closingthe brewer lidBrewer leaks during the brew cycle Trouble in closing brewer lid ordamaged K-cup Press K-cup all the way down into thebrewer prior to closing the lid. Lowerneedle must puncture K-cup bforeclosing the brewer lid. Recommend usingofficial Keurig K-cups that have not beendamaged and have a good seal betweenthe top cover and plastic bottom