GE 22 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 34

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Water in first glass is warm (on
some models)
Water dispenser does not work
(on some models)
Water spurting from dispenser
Water is not dispensed (on
some models) but icemaker is
working
No water or ice cube production Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged.
(on some models)
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on outside of
refrigerator
Moisture collects inside (in
humid weather, air carries
moisture into refrigerator when
doors are opened)
Water on kitchen floor or on
Hot air from bottom of
refrigerator
Refrigerator never shuts off but
Refrigerator is beeping
Actual temperature not equal to
Set temperature
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Possible Causes
Normal when refrigerator is first
installed
Water dispenser has not been used for
a long time.
Water system has been drained.
Water supply line turned off or not
connected.
Water filter clogged.
Air may be trapped in the water system. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
Dispenser is .
Newly-installed filter cartridge.
Water in reservoir is frozen.
Refrigerator control setting is too cold.
Water filter clogged.
Dispenser is .
Last setting was CRUSHED ICE.
Foods transmitting odor to
refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Due to the higher himidity in the
refrigerator, you may on occasion
experience fog or small amounts
of moisture in the refrigerator
compartment
No power at outlet.
Light bulb burned out.
For LED lights
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.
Adaptive defrost keeps compressor
running during door openings.
Door is open.
Door gasket on hinge side sticking or
folding over.
Unit just plugged in.
Door open for too long
Warm food added to refrigerator
Defrost cycle is in process
What To Do
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds.
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1
gallons).
Call for service.
Set to a warmer setting.
Call a plumber.
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds.
A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous
setting. This is normal.
replace every three months.
See Care and cleaning.
Wipe surface dry.
This is normal fo rthe beverage center.
This is normal for the beverage center loads and
environmental conditions change with a paper towel if
desired.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
See Replacing the light bulbs.
Call Service.
Poke ice through with a wooden spoon.
This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the
door remains closed for 2 hours.
Close door.
Apply petroleum jelly on face of gasket
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