GE Double-Door, Bottom-Drawer,Free-Standing Refrigerators Owner's Manual

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Questions?Use thisproblemsolver!The Problem SolverStainless Steel RefrigeratorProblem Possible CauseHandle is loose/handle has agap.• Handle needs adjusting. See Attach Fresh Food Handle and Attachthe Freezer Handle sections for detailed instructions.Refrigerator beeping • This is door alarm. Turn off or disable with door closed. If door openand alarm is sounding, you can only snooze the alarm.Not cooling • 7KHFRROLQJV\VWHPLVRII7XUQFRROLQJEDFNRQ6HH2SHUDWLQJInstructions..Water has poor taste/odor • Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water,until all water in system is replenished.Water in glass is warm • Normal when refrigerator is first installed. Wait 24 hours for therefrigerator to completely cool down.• Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water,until all water in system is replenished.• Water system has drained. Allow several hours for replenishedsupply to chill.Water dispenser does not work • Water supply line turned off or not connected. See Installing theWater Line.• Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug not installed. Replace filtercartridge or remove filter and install bypass plug.• Air may be trapped in the water system. Press the dispenser arm forat least 5 minutes.• Water in reservoir is frozen because the controls are set too cold. Setthe refrigerator control to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. If thewater does not dispense after 24 hours, call for service.Water spurting from dispenser • Newly installed filter cartridge. Run cold water from the dispenser for5 minutes (about 2 gallons)..No water or ice cube production • Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Call a plumber.• Water filter is clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter andinstall bypass plug.• Filter cartridge not properly installed. Remove and reinstall filter car-tridge, being certain that it locks in place.• Ice maker is turned off. Check that the ice maker is turned on. SeeAutomatic Ice Maker.Water is leaking from dispenser • Air may be present in the water line system, causing water to dripafter being dispensed. Dispense water for at least 5 minutes toremove air from system.Freezer cooling, fresh food notcooling• Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended poweroutage. Wait 24 hours for temperature in both compartments toreach selected temperatures.22