GE 20 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 16

Beforeyou ca))for service...
Possible Causes What ToDo
Waterhas,ooortaste/odor Water dispenser has not been
"
Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
(on some moclelS/ used for a long time.
Waterin flrstglass is Normal when refrigerator
"
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
warm ion somemode)s) is first installed, cool down.
Water dis_nser has net been
"
Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
used for a long time.
Water system has b_en drained.
"
Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Water G/spenser d oes Water supply line turned " See Installing the water line.
no[ WOrK/on somemodels/ off or
not connected.
Water filter clogged. , Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Air
may _ trapped in the
"
Pressthe dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
water system.
Dispenser is
LOCKFD.
• Pressand hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds,
Waterspurt/ng from Newly-installed filter cartridge,
"
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
dispense) 11/2 gallons).
Water is not d/spenseo Water in reservoir is frozen. • Call for service.
IVo waterorice cube
Supply line
or shutoff " Call a plumber.
oroduct/on
valve is
clogged.
Water
filter clogged.
"
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Dispenser is IOC/(FD. • Pressand hold the lock pad for 3 seconds.
Refrigeratorhas odor Foods transmitting , Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. " Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
_nterior n_ds cleaning. 0
See Care and cleaning.
Defrost water
drainage "
SeeCare and cleaning.
system needs cleaning.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during
"
Wipe surface dry
out_rideof refrigerator periods
of
high humidity.
Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too
long door openings.
Interior ii_Inf goes No power at outlet. "
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
not wor/_
Light bulb Iburned out.
"
See Replacing the light bulbs.
I_ter on kitchen floor or Drain in the bottom of " SeeCare and cleaning.
on bottom of freezer
the freezer
clogged.
Cubesja_nmed in chute. "
Poke ice through with a wooden spoon.
Normal air flow cooling
motor,
Jn the 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 temF:_ratures.
Last
setting WaS
Crushed Ice.
Hot air from bottom
of refrigerator
Cubed)co was selected , A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous
but Crushedlce was setting. This is normal.
dispensedfonsomemodet_
Frequent "buzz)no sound
Icemaker power switch is in the "
Slide the power switch to the OFF position. Keeping it in
O/Vposition but
the water supply the O/Vposition will damage the water valve.
to the refrigerator has not _en
connect_.
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