GE 22 Owner's Manual And Installation page 31

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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes
What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. , Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate Either or both controls set to OFF. • Set the controls to a lower temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. , Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator is in showroom mode. • Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
Vibration orrattling Rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and off frequently. Often occurs when large • This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators amounts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
freezer require more Door left open. , Check to see if package is holding door open.
operating time. They
start andstop often Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
to maintain even door openings.
temperatures.) Temperature controls • See About the controls.
set at the coldest
setting.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See About the controls,
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent - Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Frost orice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
is normal] door openings.
Divider between Automatic energy saver • This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
refrigerator and freezer system circulates warm
compartments liquid around front edge
feels warm of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch • Set the power switch to the ON position.
does not work is in the OFF position.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes, and turn the
icemaker back on.
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