GE GSH22JSDSS Owners Manual - Page 16

Before you call for service... Problem Water has poor taste/odor (on some models) Water in first glass is warm (on some models) Water dispenser does not work (on some models) Water spurting from dispenser Water is not dispensed No water or ice cube production Refrigerator has odor Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Moisture collects inside Interior light does not work Water on kitchen floor or on bottom of freezer Hot air from bottom of refrigerator Cubed Ice was selected but Crushed Ice was dispensed (on some models) Frequent "buzzing" sound Possible Causes What To Do Water dispenser has not been • Dispense water until all water in system is replenished. used for a long time. Normal when refrigerator is first installed. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely 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 supply line turned off or not connected. Water filter clogged. Air may be trapped in the water system. Dispenser is LOCKED. • See Installing the water line. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. • Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes. • Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds. Newly-installed filter cartridge. • Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 11/2 gallons). Water in reservoir is frozen. • Call for service. Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. • Call a plumber. Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug. Dispenser is LOCKED. • Press and hold the Lock pad for 3 seconds. Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator; replace every three months. Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Defrost water drainage system needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning. Not unusual during periods of high humidity. • Wipe surface dry. Too frequent or too long door openings. No power at outlet. Light bulb burned out. Drain in the bottom of the freezer clogged. Cubes jammed in chute. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. • See Replacing the light bulbs. • See Care and cleaning. • 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. • A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous setting. This is normal. Icemaker power switch is in the • Slide the power switch to the OFF position. Keeping it in ON position but the water supply the ON position will damage the water valve. to the refrigerator has not been connected. 16