GE 20 Serie Manual Del Propieratio E Instalacion página 16

Before you call for service...
Possible Causes What To Do
Water has poor taste/odor Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished,
Consome modelsJ used for a long time.
Water in first glass is Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
warm (on some modelsj is first installed, cool down,
Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished,
used for a long time.
Water system has been drained. • Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill,
Water disgenser does Water supply line turned , See Installing the water line,
not work (on some models) off or not connected.
Water filter clogged. , Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug,
Air may be trapped in the • Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes,
water system.
Dispenser is LOCKED. , Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds,
Water spurting from Newly-installed filter cartridge. • Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
dispenser 11/2 gallons),
Water is not dispensed Water in reservoir is frozen. , Call for service,
No water or Lcecube Supply line or shutoff • Call a plumber,
production valve is clogged.
Water filter clogged. , Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug,
Dispenser is LOCKED. , Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds,
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped,
odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months,
Interior needs cleaning. , See Care and cleaning,
Defrost water drainage • See Care and cleaning,
system needs cleaning.
Moisture formson Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry,
outsl de of refrigerator periods of high humidity.
Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too
long door openings.
Interior light does No power at outlet. - Replace fuse or reset the breaker,
not work
Light bulb burned out. • See Replacing the light bulbs,
Water on kitchen floor or Drain in the bottom of • See Care and cleaning,
on bottom of freezer the freezer clogged.
Cubes jammed in chute. • Poke ice through with a wooden spoon,
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 are sensitive
and will discolor at these normal
and safe temperatures.
Last setting was Crushed Ice.
Hot air from bottom
of refrigerator
Cubed Ice was selected
but Crushed Ice was
dispensed/on some modelsJ
Frequent buzzing' sound Icemaker power switch is in the
ON position but the water supply
to the refrigerator has not been
connected.
• A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous
setting, This is normal,
• Slide the power switch to the OFF position, Keeping it in
the ON position will damage the water valve,
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