GE 15 Owner's Manual page 26

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)
Automatic icemaker
does not work
(on some models)
Cubes too small
Slow ice cube freezing
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
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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 control dial
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser
need cleaning.
Temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long
door openings.
Icemaker power switch in
the OFF 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.
Water shutoff valve connecting •Call the plumber to clear the valve.
refrigerator to water line may
be clogged.
Door left open.
Temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
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 temperature control dial.
• See Care and cleaning.
• See About the temperature control dial.
• Set the temperature control dial one step colder.
See About the temperature control dial.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
compartment.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
•Move the switch to the ON position.
•Cubes may have fused to the side of the mold. Move
the switch to the OFF position, then remove the cubes.
•See Installing the water line.
•Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
cool down.
•Level cubes by hand.
•Check to see if package is holding door open.
•See About the temperature control dial.
•Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
•Wrap foods well.
•See Care and cleaning.