GE 15 - Manual (Page 26)

Before you call for service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
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
placed in refrigerator.
space and a larger
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. freezer require more
Hot weather or frequent • This is normal.
operating time. They
door openings.
start and stop often
Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial.
to maintain even
set at the coldest setting.
temperatures.)
Grille and condenser • See Care and cleaning.
need cleaning.
Fresh food or freezer Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial.
compartment too warm not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control dial one step colder.
door openings. See About the temperature control dial.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Package blocking air duct in • Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
freezer compartment. compartment.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
Too frequent or too long
(frost within package
door openings.
is normal)
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch in • Move the switch to the ON position.
does not work the OFF position.
• Cubes may have fused to the side of the mold. Move
(on some models)
the switch to the OFF position, then remove the cubes.
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.
Cubes too small Water shutoff valve connecting • Call the plumber to clear the valve.
refrigerator to water line may
be clogged.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control dial • See About the temperature control dial.
not set cold enough.
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste
Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
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