GE GYE18J Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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49-60805-1 39TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSTroubleshooting 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.Problem Possible Causes What to DoRefrigerator does not operate Refrigeratorin defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.(LWKHURUERWKFRQWUROVVHWWR2)) Set the controls to a lower temperature setting.Refrigeratoris 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 (slight vibration isnormal)Leveling legs need adjusting. See Level the refrigerator.Motor operates for long periodsor cycles on and off frequently.(Modern refrigerators with moreVWRUDJHVSDFHDQGDODUJHUIUHH]HUrequire more operating time. Theystart and stop often to maintain eventemperatures.)Normal when refrigerator is first pluggedin.Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelycool down.Often occurs when large amounts offood are placed in refrigerator.This is normal.'RRUOHIWRSHQ Check to see if package is holding door open.Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.Temperature controls set at the coldestsetting.See Controls section5HIULJHUDWRURUIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWtoo warmTemperature control not set coldenough.See Controls sectionWarm weather or frequent dooropenings.Set the temperature control one step colder.See Controls section'RRUOHIWRSHQ Check to see if package is holding door open.)URVWRULFHFU\VWDOVRQIUR]HQIRRG(frost within package is normal)'RRUOHIWRSHQ Check to see if package is holding door open.Too frequent or too long door openings. This is normal.'LYLGHUEHWZHHQUHIULJHUDWRUDQGIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWVIHHOVZDUPAutomatic energy saver systemcirculates warm liquid around front edgeRIIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWThis helps prevent condensation on theoutside.Automatic icemaker does not work ,FHPDNHUSRZHUVZLWFKLVLQWKH2))position.Set the power switch to the ON position.Water supply turned off or notconnected.6HH,QVWDOOLQJWKH:DWHU/LQHVHFWLRQ)UHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWWRRZDUP Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelycool down.Piled up cubes in the storage bin causethe icemaker to shut off.Level cubes by hand.,FHFXEHVVWXFNLQLFHPDNHU Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes, and turnthe icemaker back on.)UHH]HUFRROLQJIUHVKIRRGQRWcooling Normal, when refrigerator first pluggedin or after extended power outage Wait 24 hours for temperature in bothcompartments to reach selected temperatures.,FHGLVSHQVHURSHQVDIWHUFORVLQJIUHH]HUGUDZHU RQVRPHPRGHOV Normal The ice dispenser door may open after closingIUHH]HUGRRUWRDOORZDFFHVV