Normal Sounds You May Hear - GE IM-5D Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Ice cubes not landing in
bucket
Ice cubes have odor/
taste
Ice cubes hollow
Frequent "buzzing"
sound

Normal Sounds You May Hear

buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.
water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, turn
the icemaker off. This will stop the buzzing.
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Possible Causes
Icemaker cord causing
icemaker bucket
misalignment
Ice storage bin needs
cleaning
Food transmitting odor/
taste to ice cubes
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning
Water supply in RO Water
Filtration System.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning
Normal operation
What to Do
Be sure icemaker wires are not hanging outside of the
Empty the wash bin. Discard old cubes
ice bucket, meat, etc.
refrigerator.
refrigerator.
During normal operation, the water valve will "buzz"
when the icemaker fills with water.
running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.
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