Before You Call For Service - GE 42" Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...

Problem
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on outside
of refrigerator
Moisture collects inside
Interior light does not work
Water on kitchen floor or on
bottom of freezer
Hot air from bottom of
refrigerator
Cubed Ice was selected but
Crushed Ice was dispensed
(on some models)
Frequent "buzzing" sound
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Possible Causes
Foods transmitting odor to
refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Defrost water drainage system
needs cleaning.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
No power at outlet.
Light bulb burned out.
Drain in the bottom of the freezer
clogged.
Cubes jammed in chute.
Normal air flow cooling motor.
In the refrigeration process, it is
normal that heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator. Some
floor coverings are sensitive and
will discolor at these normal and
safe temperatures.
Last setting was Crushed Ice.
Icemaker power switch is in the
What To Do
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.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
See Replacing the light bulbs.
See Care and cleaning.
Poke ice through with a wooden spoon.
A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous
setting. This is normal.
Slide the power switch to the OFF position. Keeping it in
the ON position will damage the water valve.