GE 18 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 44

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Water has poor taste/odor
Water in first glass is warm
Water dispenser does not work Water supply line turned off or not
Water spurting from dispenser
Water is not dispensed but
icemaker is working
No water or ice cube
production
Refrigerator has odor
Moisture forms on outside of
refrigerator
Moisture collects inside (in
humid weather, air carries
moisture into refrigerator when
doors are opened)
Hot air from bottom of
refrigerator
Refrigerator never shuts off but Adaptive defrost keeps compressor
Refrigerator is beeping
Actual temperature not equal
to Set temperature
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Possible Causes
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 been drained.
connected.
Water filter clogged.
Air may be trapped in the water system.
Newly-installed filter cartridge.
Refrigerator control setting is too cold.
Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged.
Water filter clogged.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
refrigerator, you may on occasion
experience fog or small amounts
of moisture in the refrigerator
compartment.
No power at outlet.
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.
running during door openings.
folding over.
Unit just plugged in.
Warm food added to refrigerator.
What to Do
This is normal.
replenished.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
replenished.
Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
one and a half gallons).
Call for service.
Set to a warmer setting.
Call a plumber.
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Replace filter or make sure the water filter is properly
installed (see water filter section).
replace every three months.
See Care and Cleaning section
Wipe surface dry.
This is normal.
This is normal and may come and go as different
food loads and environmental conditions change.
Wipe dry with a paper towel if desired.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Call Service - see Replacing the Lights
This is normal.
This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the
door remains closed for 2 hours.
Close door.
Apply paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
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