GE TFX25PRYDBB Owner's Manual page 22

Beforeyou call for service...
What To Do
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hem's for the refi'igerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators Often occurs when large • This is normal.
amounts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger
placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door ()pen.
operating time. They
start and stop otten
Hot weather or frequent • This is natural.
to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.)
Temperature controls • See About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser • See Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Fresh food or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is hoMing door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal) door openings.
Divider between fresh
Automatic energy saver • This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
food and freezer
system circulates warm
compartments
feels warm liquid around front edge
of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker
does not work
(on some models)
Possible Causes
Icemaker feeler arm in
the STOP (up) position.
Move the feeler am_ to the ON ((to_1) position.
Cubes may have fl.lsed to the side of tim mold. Move tim
feeler arm to the STOP
(up)
position, then remove
these cubes.
Water supply turned off or • See &stalling the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours fbr the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes have
Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empb_ and wash bin. Discard oM cubes.
odor/taste
Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap fbo(ls well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
• See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Poor-tasting incoming water. • Install a water filter.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Doornot closing Door gasket on hinge side • Apply petroleum jelly on lime of gasket.
properly
sticking or folding over.
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