GE 36" Owner's Manual page 22

PROBLEM
Questions?
DOOR NOT CLOSING
Use this
PROPERLY
problem
REFRIGERATOR/
solver!
FREEZER TOO WARM
(cont.)
ACTUAL TEMPERATURE
NOT EQUAL TO SET
TEMPERATURE
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
(Frost within package
is normal.)
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
WATER SPURTING
FROM DISPENSER
ICE CUBES HAVE
ODOR/TASTE
AUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
DOES NOT WORK
MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
MOISTURE
COLLECTS INSIDE
REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER
HAS ODOR
INTERIOR LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
DOOR DIFFICULT TO
REOPEN IMMEDIATELY
AFTER CLOSING
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The Problem Solver
36" All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Package may be holding door open.
• Check the door gasket; it may be out of position
• Refrigerator is not level. See Installation Instructions.
• Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature Control.
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
• Refrigerator just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
• Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
• Warm food added to refrigerator. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
• Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
• Door may have been left open.
• Turn temperature control to a colder setting.
• Package may be holding door open.
• Newly installed filter cartridge. Run water from the dispenser for
1 1/2 gallons (3 mins).
• Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
• Unsealed packages in freezer may be transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
• Interior of freezer needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
• Poor-tasting incoming water. Change the water filter.
• Icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position.
• Water supply turned off or not connected.
• Freezer too warm.
• Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off
too soon. Level cubes by hand.
• Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator/freezer when
doors are opened.
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.
• Check for spoiled food.
• Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
• Defrost water system needs cleaning.
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator/freezer; replace
every 3 months.
• No power at outlet.
• Light bulb needs replacing. See Call for service.
• The Sabbath Mode Kit may be installed and operating. Turn off Sabbath
Mode device.
• Tight door seal is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
After closing the door, wait 5–30 seconds to reopen.