GE TFM20JRB AA Owner's Manual page 25

Problem
Door not closing
properly
Orange glow in
the freezer
Cube dispenser
does not work
(on dispenser models)
Water has poor
taste/odor
(on dispenser models)
Water in first glass
is warm
(on dispenser models)
Water dispenser
does not work
(on dispenser models)
Water spurting from
dispenser
(on water filter models)
Water is not dispensed
but icemaker is working
(on dispenser models)
No water or ice cube
production
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on
outside of refrigerator
Possible Causes
Door gasket on hinge side
sticking or folding over.
Defrost heater is on.
Icemaker turned off or
water supply turned off.
Ice cubes are frozen to
icemaker feeler arm.
Irregular ice clumps in
storage container.
Water dispenser has not been
used for a long time.
Normal when refrigerator
is first installed.
Water dispenser has not been
used for a long time.
Water system has been drained. •Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Water supply line turned
off or not connected.
Water filter clogged.
Air may be trapped in the
water system.
Newly-installed filter cartridge. •Run water from the dispenser for 1 minute (about a
Water in reservoir is
frozen.
Supply line or shutoff
valve is clogged.
(on dispenser models)
Water filter clogged.
(on water filter models)
Foods transmitting
odor to refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Defrost water drainage
system needs cleaning.
Not unusual during
periods of high humidity.
What To Do
•Apply petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
• This is normal.
• Turn on icemaker or water supply.
• Remove cubes and move the feeler arm to the
ON (down) position.
• Break up with fingertip pressure and discard
remaining clumps.
•Freezer may be too warm. Adjust the freezer control
to a colder setting, one position at a time, until clumps
do not form.
•Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
• See Installing the water line.
• Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
•Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes.
half gallon).
•Call for service.
• Call a plumber.
•Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
• See Care and cleaning.
•See Care and cleaning.
•Wipe surface dry.
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