GE Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators Owner's Manual page 16

Questions? PROBLEM
VIBRATION OR
Use this
RATTLING
problem
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
solver!
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
(Frost within package
is normal.)
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
SMALL OR
HOLLOW CUBES
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The Problem Solver
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
• Temperature controls not set cold enough. See Temperature Controls.
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time or freezer door left ajar.
• Package may be holding door open.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Frequent or long door openings.
• Freezer door left ajar.
• Door may have been left open or freezer door left ajar.
• Temperature of freezer compartment too warm.
• Old cubes need to be discarded.
• Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
• Unsealed packages in freezer compartment may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.
• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
• Poor-tasting incoming water. Replace water filter.
• Icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position.
• Water supply turned off, restricted or not connected. Call your
installer for proper water supply line connection.
• Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.
• Freezer compartment too warm.
• Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off too
soon. Level cubes in bin.
• Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes
and turn the icemaker back on.
• Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Controlling humidity and temperature in the kitchen with air
conditioning will eliminate this condition.
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors
are opened.
• Controlling humidity and temperature in the kitchen with air
conditioning will eliminate this condition.
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every 3 months.
• No power at outlet.
• Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.
• Master Light switch is in the OFF position.
• Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.
• Check for a connection to a Reverse Osmosis water system.
If an RO is connected, remove the water filter and install the
original bypass plug that came with the unit.
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator