GE PGSS5PJXASS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 34

Beforeyou call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
What To Do
Motor operates for ° Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
long periods or cgcles cool down.
on and off frequently.
IModern refrigerators Often occurswhen 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 open.
operating time. Theg
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.) Temperature control • SeeAbout the controls.
set at the coldestsetting.
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 coldeE
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
(frost within package Door openingstoo frequent
is normal) or too long.
Frequent "buzzing" Icemaker power switch is in • Set the power switch to the 0/oft) position. Keeping it
sound the I (on)position, but the in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
water supplg to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. ° Replacefilter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch is ° Set the power switch to the I (on) position,The icemaker
Ion some models) not on. power light will tum green when the freezer light switch
does not work is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed,
Water supplgturned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completelg
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Levelcubes bg hand.
bin causethe icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubesand turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking.}
Icemaker light is not lit. ° This is normal when the freezer door is open.The icemaker
power light will turn green when the freezer light switch
is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed.
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