Troubleshooting - GE GNE26 series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Water filter indicator light
remains lit after replacing filter
Water filter indicator light is not lit
Handle is loose/handle has a gap.
Refrigerator beeping
Not cooling
Water has poor taste/odor*
Water in glass is warm*
Water dispenser does not work*
Water spurting from dispenser*
*Select Models Only
Possible Causes
Water filter indicator must be reset
This is normal. This indicator will turn
on to tell you that you need to replace
the filter soon.
Handle needs adjusting
This is door alarm
The cooling system is off
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 drained
Water supply line turned off or not
connected
Water filter clogged or filter/bypass
plug not installed
Air may be trapped in the water
system
Water in reservoir is frozen because
the controls are set too cold
Newly installed filter cartridge
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What to Do
Non-LCD models:
-Press and hold reset button.
LCD models:
-On the LCD screen select
SETTINGS, then WATER FILTER. Select
RESET.
See About the Water Filter for more
information.
See Attach Fresh Food Handle and
Attach the Freezer Handle sections for
detailed instructions.
-Turn off or disable with door closed
-If door open and alarm is sounding, you
can only snooze the alarm
See About Controls.
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
Allow several hours for replenished
supply to chill
See Installing the Water Line
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter
and install bypass plug
Press the dispenser arm for at least 5
minutes.
Set the refrigerator control to a warmer
setting and wait 24 hours. If the water
does not dispense after 24 hours, call for
service
Run water from the dispenser for 5
minutes (about 2 gallons)