GE PFSS6SMXASS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 38

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator
long periodsor cgcles is first plugged in.
on and offfrequentlg. Often occurswhen large
(Modernrefrigerators amounts of food are
with more storage placed in refrigerator.
spaceand a larger
freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. They Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
start and stop often door openings.
to maintain even
temperatures.) Temperature control • SeeAbout the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
TurboCool function has been • This is normal when the TurboCool function is activated.
activated. SeeAbout TurboCoolfor more information.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set • SeeAbout the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. SeeAbout the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crgstals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
(frostwithin package Door openingstoo frequent • This is normal.
is normalJ or too long.
Frequent"buzzing"
sauna
Small or hollow cubes
Automatic icemaker
does not work
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Ice Offfeature is turned
off, but the water supplg
to the refrigerator has not
been connected.
Water filter clogged.
Ice Off feature is turned on.
What To Do
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
cool down.
• This is normal.
Non-LCD models:
• Pressand releasethe ICEOFF/LOCKpad on the control
panel to turn on the Ice Off feature, and then the
icon will be displayed. Keepingthe Ice Off feature
on will damage the water valve.
LCD models:
• On the LCDscreen, select SETTING, t hen SYSTEM to get
access to the icemaker.
• Replacefilter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Non-LCD models:
• Pressand releasethe ICEOFF/LOCKpad on the control
panel to turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the
icon will disappear.
LCD models:
• On the LCDscreen, select SETTING, t hen SYSTEM to get
access to the icemaker.Select ON.
Water supplgturned offor • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Levelcubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn offthe icemaker, remove cubes and turn
the icemaker back on.