GE 22 Owners And Installation Manual page 38

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Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate Either or both controlsset to OFF. • Set the controls to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. * Pushthe plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
The refrigerator is in * Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
showroom mode.
_tion or rattling Rollers need adjusting. * See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for long Normal when refrigerator . Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
periods or cycles on and is first plugged in. cool down.
off frequently. (Modern Often occurs when large * This is normal.
refrigerators with more amounts of food are
storage space and
a larger freezer require placed in refrigerator.
more operating time. Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
They start and stop Hot weather or frequent * This is normal.
often to maintain even door openings.
temperaturesJ
Temperature controls set . SeeAbout the controls.
at the coldest setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control 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 crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal) door openings.
Divider between Automatic energy saver , This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the on position.
does not work is in the off position.
Water supply turned off or • 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.
(Green power light on
icemaker blinking}.
, Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn
the icemaker back on.