GE GDE20GMHBRES Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 34

Before ou call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Hot air from bottom
of refrigerator
Possible Causes
What To Do
Normal air flow cooling
motor. In the refrigeration
process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator.
Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal
and safe temperatures.
Food freezing in Food too close to the air vent , Move the food away from the air vent.
the refrigerator at the back of the refrigerator.
Refrigerator control is set , Move the refrigerator control to a warmer
too cold. temperature setting one increment at a time.
Orange glow Defrost heater is on. , This is normal.
in the freezer
No ice cube Supply line or shutoff valve , Call a plumber.
production is clogged.
(on some models)
Water filter clogged. , Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Filter cartridge not , Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that
properly installed, it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge
should be positioned vertically.
Handle is loose/ Handle needs adjusting. , See Attach the Fresh Food Door Handle and Attach the
handle has a gap Freezer Door Hnndle sections for detailed instructions.
Refrigerator beeping This is the door alarm. , Close door.
Control setting is
not lit
On some models, the light bulbs
at the top of the refrigerator
compartment light up the
temperature control settings.
, If the control settings do not light up, check to see if
the light bulbs are burned out, and replace if necessary.
Refrigerator doors are
not even (on Double
Door models only]
Doors need realigning. " See Align Double Doors section located under
Repl_cing the Door (Double Door Refrigerator Models
only).
Baskets stick or jam
when opening or
closing
Baskets are too full.
, To open: remove some of the products from
the basket when opened as far as possible.
Readjust the products left in the basket and
try to open the basket again.
, To close: readjust products in the basket or remove
any product that is above the rim of the basket and
close the basket.
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