Troubleshooting - GE PZS22MMKES Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

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Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling (slight
vibration is normal)
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and
off frequently. (Modern
refrigerators with more
storage space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They start
and stop often to maintain
even temperatures.)
Refrigerator or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals on
frozen food (frost within
package is normal)
Divider between
refrigerator and freezer
compartments feels warm
Automatic icemaker does
not work
Ice cubes have odor/taste
Small or hollow cubes
Slow ice cube freezing
Frequent "buzzing sound"
Orange glow in freezer
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Either or both controls set to OFF
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped.
Refrigerator is in showroom
mode.
Rollers need adjusting.
Normal when refrigerator is first
plugged in.
Often occurs when large amounts of
food are placed in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot weather or frequent door
openings.
Temperature controls set at the
coldest setting.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Too frequent or too long door
openings.
Automatic energy saver system
circulates warm liquid around front
edge of freezer compartment.
Icemaker power switch is in the OFF
position.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin
cause icemaker to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs
cleaning.
Water filter clogged.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Icemaker power switch is in the 1
(on) position, but the water supply
to the refrigerator has not been
connected.
Defrost heater is on.
What To Do
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Set the controls to a temperature setting.
Push the plug completely into the outlet.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in.
See Rollers.
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 Controls.
See Controls.
Set the temperature control one step colder. See Controls.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
Slide the power switch to the ON position.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
Level cubes by hand.
Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker
back on.
Wrap foods well.
See Care and cleaning.
Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
See Controls.
(on) position will damage the water valve.
This is normal.
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