GE GTH18DCDBRBB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 20

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Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently Often occurs when large • This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators amounts of food are
with more storage placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
freezer require more Door left open. * Checkto ,see#package is-holding door open.
operating time. They Hot weather or frequent * This is normal.
start and stop often door openings.
to maintain even Temperature controls set , SeeAbout the controls.
temperatures.) 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.
Freezer door popped open. • Seethe problem Freezer doorpops open when
refrigerator door Lsclosed
_rice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food Too frequent or too long
(frost within package door openings.
is normal) Food blocking freezer air vents. • Move items away from the back wall of the freezer.
Frequent "buzzing" Icemaker power switch is in • On power switch models, set the power switch to the O (off)
sound the I(on)position, but the position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler arm to the
water supply to the refrigerator STOP (up)position. Keeping the power switch in the I(on)
has not been connected, position or the feeler arm in the ON(down) position will
damage the water valve.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. • Replacefilter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch is not on. • On power switch models, set the power switch to the
doesnot work /(or) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler
(onsome models) arm to the ON(down) position.
Water supply turned off or • See/nstalling the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment too warm. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn offthe icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking.)
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See Careand cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow be cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not set • SeeAbout the controls.
cold enough. • A newly installed refrigerator may take 12-24 hours
to begin making ice cubes.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry; then adjust the fresh food control
cabinet surface periods of high humidity, setting one number higher and check again in 24 hours.
between the doors
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foodswith strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. • Keepan open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. • See Careand cleaning.
Refrigerator compartment No power at outlet. • ReplaceFuseor reset the breaker.
light does not work Light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacing the light bulbs.
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