GE GSC22QGT Use and Care Manual - Page 32

Before you call for service... Problem Frequent "buzzing" sound Ice cubes have odor/taste Small or hollow cubes Slow ice cube freezing Cube dispenser does not work Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Water spurting from dispenser Water is not dispensed but icemaker is working No water or ice cube production 32 Possible Causes What To Do Icemaker power switch is in the on position, but the water supply to the refrigerator has not been connected. •Set the power switch to the off position. Keeping it in the on position will damage the water valve. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. •Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. • Wrap foods well. •See Care and cleaning. Water filter clogged. •Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug. Door left open. Temperature control not set cold enough. • Check to see if package is holding door open. •See About the controls. Icemaker turned off or water supply turned off. • Turn on icemaker or water supply. Ice cubes are frozen to icemaker feeler arm. • Remove cubes. Irregular ice clumps in storage container. • Break up with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps. •Freezer may be too warm. Adjust the freezer control to a colder setting, one position at a time, until clumps do not form. Dispenser is LOCKED. •Press and hold the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds. 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. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. Water system has been drained. •Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill. Water supply line turned off or not connected. • See Installing the water line. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Air may be trapped in the water system. •Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes. Dispenser is LOCKED. •Press and hold the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds. Newly-installed filter cartridge. •Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about six liters). Water in reservoir is frozen. •Call for service. Refrigerator control setting is too cold. •Set to a warmer setting. Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Water filter clogged. • Call a plumber. •Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Dispenser is LOCKED. •Press and hold the LOCK CONTROL pad for 3 seconds.