GE 18 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 23

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.)
Refrigerator or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(frost within package
is normal)
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Slow ice cube freezing
Refrigerator has odor
Frequent "buzzing"
sound
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 control
set at the coldest setting.
Temperature controls not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
Door left open.
Freezer control not set
cold enough.
Foods transmitting
odor to refrigerator.
Interior needs cleaning.
Icemaker power switch is in
the I (on) position, but the
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
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.
• Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
will close automatically when partially open. See
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
• This is normal.
• See Getting started.
• See Getting started.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See Getting started.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
will close automatically when partially open. See
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
will close automatically when partially open. See
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
• Wrap foods well.
•See Care and cleaning.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Rollers must be properly adjusted so doors/drawers
will close automatically when partially open. See
Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.
• See Getting started.
• Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
• See Care and cleaning.
• Set the power switch to the O (off) position. Keeping it
in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
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