GE GDSC0KBXARBB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 32

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Motor operates for
long periods or cycles
on and off frequently,
IModern refrigerators
with more storage
What To Do
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
cool down.
• This is normal.
space and a larger
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.
temperatures.) Temperature control • SeeAbout the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set • SeeAbout the controls.
comportment too worm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step coldeE
door openings. SeeAbout 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
(frost within package Door openings too frequent • This is normal.
is normal) or too long.
Frequent "buzzing" Icemaker power switch is in • Set the power switch to the 0/oft) position. Keeping it
sound the I (on)position, but the in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
water supplg to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • Replacefilter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch is • Set the power switch to the I (on) position.
(on some models) not on. The icemaker power light will turn green when the
does not work freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer
door is closed.
Water supplgturned 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 stuckin icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn
(Green power light on the icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking.}
Icemaker light is not lit. • This is normal when the freezer door is open.The
icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer
light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is
closed.
32