GE CustomStyle Profile Performance 22 Owner's Manual page 30

Before you call for service...
Problem
Motor operates for
long periods or cycles
on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They
start and stop often
to maintain even
temperatures.)
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(frost within package
is normal)
Automatic icemaker
does not work
(on some models)
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Slow ice cube freezing
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Possible Causes
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature controls
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser
need cleaning.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Icemaker feeler arm in
the STOP (up) position.
Water supply turned off or
not connected.
Freezer compartment
too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Poor-tasting incoming water.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
What To Do
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• This is normal.
• Check to see if package is holding door open or closing
mechanism is not engaged.
• This is normal.
• See About the controls.
•See Care and cleaning.
• See About the controls.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the controls.
•Check to see if package is holding door open or closing
mechanism is not engaged.
• Check to see if package is holding door open or closing
mechanism is not engaged.
• Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.
• Cubes may have frozen to the feeler arm. Remove the
cubes and move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.
• See Installing the water line.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
•Level cubes by hand.
• Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
• Wrap foods well.
• See Care and cleaning.
•Install a water filter.
• Check to see if package is holding door open or closing
mechanism is not engaged.
•See About the controls.