GE PSMF2LEB, Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Frequent “buzzing” sound
Icemaker power switch is in the
•
Set the power switch to the
O (off)
position. Keeping it
I (on)
position, but the water supply in the
I (on)
position will damage the water valve.
to the refrigerator has not been
connected.
Ice cubes have odor/taste
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
•
Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
Food transmitting odor/taste • Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
• See
Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Small or hollow cubes
Water filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
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.
Cube dispenser does not work
Icemaker turned off or
•
Turn on icemaker or water supply.
water supply turned off.
An item is blocking or has fallen into
• Remove any item that might be blocking, or has fallen into,
the ice chute inside the top door the chute.
bin of the freezer.
Ice cubes are frozen to
•
Remove cubes.
icemaker feeler arm.
Irregular ice clumps in
•
Break up with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps.
storage container.
•
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 has poor taste/odor
Water dispenser has not been
•
Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
used for a long time.
Water in first glass is warm
Normal when refrigerator
•
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
is first installed.
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 dispenser does
Water supply line turned • See
Installing the water line.
not work
off or not connected.
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.
Water spurting from
Newly-installed filter cartridge.
•
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
dispenser
one and a half gallons).
Water is not dispensed
Water in reservoir is
•
Call for service.
but icemaker is working
frozen.
Refrigerator control setting
•
Set to a warmer setting.
is too cold.
No water or ice cube production
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 CONTROL
pad for 3 seconds.
CUBED ICE was selected but
Last setting was
CRUSHED ICE.
• A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous
CRUSHED ICE was dispensed
setting. This is normal.
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