GE PTS25SHS Use and Care Manual - Page 26

Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do, taste/odor

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Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water dispenser does not work Water spurting from dispenser Water is not dispensed but icemaker is working No water or ice cube production Water is leaking from dispenser Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Actual temperature not equal to Set temperature (on some models) Possible Causes Water supply line turned off or not connected. Water filter clogged. Air may be trapped in the water system. What To Do •See Installing the water line. •Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. •Press the dispenser arm for at least 2 minutes. Newly-installed filter cartridge. •Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 11⁄2 gallons). Water in reservoir is frozen because the controls are set too cold. •Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. If water does not dispense after 24 hours, call for service. Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Water filter clogged. Filter cartridge not properly installed. •Call a plumber. •Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. • Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge should be positioned vertically. Glass not being held under the dispenser long enough after button is released. Air may be present in the water line system causing water to drip after being dispensed. • Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for 2-3 seconds after releasing the dispenser button. Water may continue to dispense after the button is released. • Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to remove air from system. Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. Normal when refrigerator is first installed. Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Water system has been drained. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. • Dispense water until all water is system is replenished. • Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill. Unit just plugged in. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. Door open for too long. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. Warm food added to refrigerator. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. Defrost cycle is in process. • Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize. Consumer Support 26

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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Water dispenser
Water supply line turned off
See
Installing the water line
.
does not work
or not connected.
Water filter clogged.
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Air may be trapped in
Press the dispenser arm for at least 2 minutes.
the water system.
Water spurting from
Newly-installed filter cartridge.
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes
dispenser
(about 1
1
/
2
gallons).
Water is not dispensed
Water in reservoir is frozen
Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and
but icemaker is working
because the controls are
wait 24 hours. If water does not dispense after 24 hours,
set too cold.
call for service.
No water or ice cube
Supply line or shutoff valve
Call a plumber.
production
is clogged.
Water filter clogged.
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Filter cartridge not
Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that
properly installed.
it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge
should be positioned vertically.
Water is leaking from
Glass not being held under
Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for 2–3 seconds
dispenser
the dispenser long enough
after releasing the dispenser button. Water may continue
after button is released.
to dispense after the button is released.
Air may be present in the water
Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to remove air from
line system causing water to drip
system.
after being dispensed.
Water has poor
Water dispenser has not been
Dispense water until all water in system is
taste/odor
used for a long time.
replenished.
Water in first glass
Normal when refrigerator
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
is warm
is first installed.
cool down.
Water dispenser has not been
Dispense water until all water is system is
used for a long time.
replenished.
Water system has been drained.
Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Actual temperature not
Unit just plugged in.
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
equal to Set temperature
Door open for too long.
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
(on some models)
Warm food added to refrigerator.
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Defrost cycle is in process.
Allow 24 hours for system to stabilize.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips