GE Profile 162D9617P008 Owner's Manual page 30

Before you call for service...
Problem
Motor operates for
long periods or cycles
on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They
start and stop often
to maintain even
temperatures.)
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(frost within package
is normal)
Divider between fresh
food and freezer
compartments feels warm
Automatic icemaker
does not work
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Small or hollow cubes
Slow ice cube freezing
Orange glow in
the freezer
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Possible Causes
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are
placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature controls
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser
need cleaning.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Automatic energy saver
system circulates warm
liquid around front edge
of freezer compartment.
Icemaker feeler arm in
the STOP (up) position.
Water supply turned off or
not connected.
Freezer compartment
too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Water filter clogged.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set
cold enough.
Defrost heater is on.
What To Do
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• This is normal.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• This is normal.
• See About the controls.
• See Care and cleaning.
• See About the controls.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the controls.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
• Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.
• Cubes may have fused to the side of the mold. Move the
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position, then remove
these cubes.
• See Installing the water line.
• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
• Level cubes by hand.
• Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
• Wrap foods well.
• See Care and cleaning.
• Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• See About the controls.
• This is normal.