GE PGSS5PJZASS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 34

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator , Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators Often occurs when large , This is normal.
amounts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
to maintain even door openings.
temperaturesJ Temperature control • See About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
TurboCool function has been , This is normal when the murboCoolfunction is activated.
activated. SeeAbout TurboCoolfor more information.
Refrigerator or freezer Tem peratu re controls 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
Door openings too frequent
Ifsrostwithin package
normal) or too long.
Frequent "buzzing" Icemaker power switch is in , Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
sound the I (onl position, but the in the I (onl position will damage the water valve.
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. , Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch is , Set the power switch to the I (onl position. The icemaker
(on some modelsj not on. power light will turn green when the freezer light switch
does not work is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment , Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Levelcubes bg hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to 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.}
Icemaker light is not lit. , This is normal when the freezer door is open. The icemoker
power light will turn green when the freezer light switch
is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed.
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