GE 16 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 17

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
_perates for Normal when refrigerator , Wait 24 hoursfor the refrigeratorto completely
long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down.
on and offfrequently, Often occurs when large • Thisis normal.
(Modern refrigerators
with more StOragespace amounts of food are
anda larger space and placed in refrigerator.
a larger freezer require Door left open. • Checkto see if package is holding door open.
more operating time, T Hot weather or frequent • Thisis normal.
They start and stop door openings.
often to maintain even
temperatures:} Temperature control dial • SeeAbout the temperaturecontrol dial.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser , SeeCareand cleaning.
need cleaning.
Frost or ice crystals Door left open. • Checkto see if package is holding door open.
on frozen food
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
is normal) door openings.
Icemaker is not on. , iVlove the feeler arm to the ON (down)position,
or on the power switch model, move the switch to the ON position
(on Some models)Water supply turned oft or
•
SeeInstallingthe water line.
not connected.
Freezercompartment , Wait 24 hoursfor the refrigeratorto completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage , Levelcubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Frequent ,bu_ng, sound Icemaker is on but the water ,Hove the feelerarm to the STOP(up) positionor move the
supply to the refrigerator has power switch to the OFFposition.Keepingit on will damage.
not been connected, the water valve.
Cubestoo small Water shutoff valve connecting ,Call the plumber to clearthe valve.
refrigerator to water line may
be clogged.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Checkto see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control dial • SeeAbout the temperaturecontrol dial.
not set cold enough.
Energy SmartT, feature is , SeeAbout EnergySmartTM Models..
altering refrigerator performance
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Emptyand wash bin.Discardold cubes.
odor/taste : Food tra nsmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior,of re.frigerator , SeeCareand cleaning.
neeas cleaning.
Moisture forms on _ Not unusual during , Wipe surfaced[y and resettemperature control dial
cabinet surface periods of high humidity, one settingcolder.
between the doors
Moisture collects inside(in Too frequent or.too
humid weother, air carries long aoor opemngs.
moistu[e into refrigerator
wnen aoors are openeaj
Refrigerator has odor Fqods.trans.mitting , Foodswith strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
oaor [o reTngerator.
, Keepan openbox of bak(ngsoda in the refrigerator;
replaceevery _nreemon_ns.
Interior needscleaning. , SeeCareand cleaning.
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