GE GTM18GBEES Use and Care Manual - Page 16

Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following SDJHV¿UVWDQG\RXPD\QRWQHHGWRFDOOIRUVHUYLFH Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and RȹIUHTXHQWO\0RGHUQ refrigerators with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) 1RUPDOZKHQUHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVW plugged in. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator. Door left open. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Temperature control dial set at the coldest setting. Grille and condenser need cleaning. 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 About the temperature control dial. See Care and cleaning. Frost or ice crystals on frozen Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open. food (frost within package Too frequent or too long door openings. (frost within package is normal) Automatic icemaker does not Icemaker is not on. work (on some models) :DWHUVXSSO\WXUQHGRȹRUQRW connected. Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position,or on the power switch model, move the switch to the ON position See Installing the water line. Freezer compartment too warm. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause Level cubes by hand. WKHLFHPDNHUWRVKXWRȹ Frequent "buzzing" sound Icemaker is on but the water supply to Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position or move the refrigerator has not been connected. the power switch to the OFF position. Keeping it on will damage. the water valve. Cubes too small :DWHUVKXWRȹYDOYHFRQQHFWLQJ refrigerator to water line may be clogged. Call the plumber to clear the valve. Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. Check to see if package is holding door open. See About the temperature control dial. Frequent "buzzing" sound Icemaker is on but the water supply to Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position or move the refrigerator has not been connected. the power switch to the OFF position. Keeping it on will damage. the water valve. Cubes too small :DWHUVKXWRȹYDOYHFRQQHFWLQJ refrigerator to water line may be clogged. Call the plumber to clear the valve. Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. Check to see if package is holding door open. See About the temperature control dial. Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Wrap foods well. See Care and cleaning. Moisture forms on cabinet Not unusual during periods of high surface between the doors humidity. Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial one setting colder. Moisture collects inside (in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long door openings. Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting odor to refrigerator. Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped. Interior needs cleaning. .HHSDQRSHQER[RIEDNLQJVRGDLQWKHUHIULJHUDWRU replace every three months. See Care and cleaning. 16