GE GIE21, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Automatic icemaker Ice maker feeler arm is not • Move the feeler arm to the ON position.
(on some models) set ON.
does not work
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely
too warm. cool down.
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
(Green power light on icemaker back on.
icemaker blinking.)
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
odor/taste
Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator • See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not set • See About the controls.
cold enough.
• A newly installed refrigerator may take 12–24 hours
to begin making ice cubes.
Moisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry; then adjust the fresh food control
cabinet surface periods of high humidity. setting one number higher and check again in 24 hours.
between the doors
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmitting • Foods with strong odors should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior needs cleaning. • See Care and cleaning.
Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air long door openings.
carries moisture into
Open containers of water or • Cover or seal open containers. During a defrost cycle,
refrigerator when doors
warm food in the refrigerator. moisture will be removed from the refrigerator, but may
are opened)
return with long or frequent door openings.
Refrigerator compartment No power at outlet. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
light does not work
Light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacing the light bulbs.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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