GE PSB48YSXSS Use and Care Manual - Page 42

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Troubleshooting tips... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Installation Instructions Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal) Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.) Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (frost within package is normal) Divider between refrigerator and freezer compartments feels warm Automatic icemaker does not work 42 Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. Master power control set to OFF. • Set the control to an on setting. Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. •Replace fuse or reset the breaker. The refrigerator is in showroom mode. •Unplug the refrigerator and plug it back in. Refrigerator is not level. •See Level refrigerator. •See Door alignment. Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator. Door left open. Hot weather or frequent door openings. Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. Temperature control not set cold enough. Warm weather or frequent door openings. Door left open. Door left open. Too frequent or too long door openings. • 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 controls. • See About the temperature controls. • Set the temperature control one step colder. See About the temperature controls. •Check to see if package is holding door open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. Automatic energy saver system circulates warm liquid around front edge of freezer compartment. Icemaker power switch is in the off position. Water supply turned off or not connected. Freezer compartment too warm. Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker to shut off. Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. (Green power light on icemaker blinking). •This helps prevent condensation on the outside. • Set the power switch to the on position. • See Install water line. • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down. •Level cubes by hand. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the icemaker back on. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips