Before You Call For Service - GE 16 Série Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and
refrigerators with more
storage space and a larger
space and a larger freezer
require more operating
time. They start and stop
often to maintain even
temperatures.)
Frost or ice crystals on frozen
food (frost within package
(frost within package is
normal)
Automatic icemaker does not
work (on some models)
Frequent "buzzing" sound
Cubes too small
Slow ice cube freezing
Frequent "buzzing" sound
Cubes too small
Slow ice cube freezing
Ice cubes have odor/taste
Moisture forms on cabinet
surface between the doors
Moisture collects inside (in
humid weather, air carries
moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened)
Refrigerator has odor
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Possible Causes
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.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
Icemaker is not on.
connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause
Icemaker is on but the water supply to
the refrigerator has not been connected.
refrigerator to water line may be
clogged.
Door left open.
Temperature control dial not set cold
enough.
Icemaker is on but the water supply to
the refrigerator has not been connected.
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.
Not unusual during periods of high
humidity.
Too frequent or too long door openings.
Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator.
Interior 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.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position,or on the
power switch model, move the switch to the ON position
See Installing the water line.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
Level cubes by hand.
Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position or move
the power switch to the OFF position. Keeping it on will
damage. the water valve.
Call the plumber to clear the valve.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
See About the temperature control dial.
Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position or move
the power switch to the OFF position. Keeping it on will
damage. the water valve.
Call the plumber to clear the valve.
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.
Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one
setting colder.
Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
replace every three months.
See Care and cleaning.