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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

FRESH FOOD

• Temperature control not set cold enough.

OR FREEZER

• Warm weather—frequent door openings.

COMPARTMENT

• Door left open for too long a time.

TEMPERATURE

• Package holding door open or blocking air duct in freezer compartment.

TOO WARM

FROST OR ICE

• Frost within package is normal.

CRYSTALS ON

• Door may have been left ajar or there may be a package holding the door open.

FROZEN FOOD

• Too frequent or too long door openings.

AUTOMATIC 

• Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position.

ICEMAKER

• Water supply turned off or not connected.

DOES NOT WORK

• Freezer compartment too warm.

(on some models)

CUBES TOO SMALL

• Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged.

SLOW FREEZING

• Door may have been left ajar.

OF ICE CUBES

• Turn temperature control to colder setting.

ICE CUBES HAVE

• Old cubes need to be discarded.

ODOR/TASTE

• Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.

• Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be 

transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

MOISTURE FORMS

• Not unusual during periods of high humidity. To help prevent rust, wipe surface 

ON CABINET

dry and reset temperature control one setting colder.

SURFACE BETWEEN
THE DOORS

MOISTURE

• Too frequent or too long door openings.

COLLECTS INSIDE

• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.

REFRIGERATOR

• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered.

HAS ODOR

• Check for spoiled food.

• Interior needs cleaning.

• Defrost water system needs cleaning.

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months.

If you need more help…call, toll free:
GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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Страница 1: ...nd Refrigerator 10 Cleaning Outside and Inside 9 Drawer and Cover Removal 10 16 Light Bulb Replacement 10 Under Refrigerator 9 Problem Solver 19 20 Normal Operating Sounds 19 More questions call GE An...

Страница 2: ...ces page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further he...

Страница 3: ...mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in Don t refreeze frozen foods which...

Страница 4: ...replace select desired shelf height With shelf front raised slightly hook the bracket s top lug into the track then lower the shelf onto the support NOTE The shelf to the right of the track is design...

Страница 5: ...ght ends from holes in the cabinet wall 3 Lower right side of shelf move shelf to the right and take it out To replace the step shelf 1 With shelf tilted as shown fit left ends of shelf into holes in...

Страница 6: ...erries Peas green Asparagus Corn Plums Beets Currants Radishes topped Greens Rhubarb Blueberries leafy Spinach Carrots Lettuce Tomatoes Celery Parsley ripe As in any refrigerated storage area it is re...

Страница 7: ...is to be removed for a period of time Going away on vacation Turning the temperature control to the OFF position If ice is not used often old cubes will become cloudy and taste stale and will shrink E...

Страница 8: ...reserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness As a further aid to freshness prepackaged vegetables can be stored in their origin...

Страница 9: ...rol back on For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose It is available at most appliance part stores This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year continued ne...

Страница 10: ...ator counter clockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator then pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving your refrigerator in a side directi...

Страница 11: ...to add an icemaker later the icemaker will have to be connected to a cold water line There should be sufficient tubing for the icemaker from the cold water supply to allow moving the refrigerator out...

Страница 12: ...ng the adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring Y...

Страница 13: ...ts to avoid using them in the wrong places When reinstalling door hinges be sure to use the same number of shims and washers as were originally used IMPORTANT Once you begin do not move the cabinet un...

Страница 14: ...e side 4 REVERSE CABINET HARDWARE 1 Transfer the bottom hinge to the left a Remove the base grille if your refrigerator has one Grasp it at the bottom and pull it straight out b Using a Torxdriver rem...

Страница 15: ...of the door b Remove the handle c Remove the screw from the right top edge of the door and insert it into the handle screw hole on the left side d Transfer the door stop as shown at left TOP BOTTOM RE...

Страница 16: ...COVERED SNACKS DRAWER on some models For convenient access to the Snacks drawer after reversing the door swing you can move the drawer to the other side of the cabinet 1 Slide the drawer out and remov...

Страница 17: ...self piercing valve Copper tubing 1 4 outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square To determine how much copper tubing you need measure...

Страница 18: ...E Tighten any connections that leak 7 MOVE THE REFRIGERATOR BACK TO THE WALL Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall 10 S...

Страница 19: ...SE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER Water Line Installation The Problem Solver NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS These sounds are normal and do not indicate a need for service The new high efficiency compressor runs faster...

Страница 20: ...ft ajar OF ICE CUBES Turn temperature control to colder setting ICE CUBES HAVE Old cubes need to be discarded ODOR TASTE Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed Unsealed packages in refrigerato...

Страница 21: ...NOTES 21 Problem Solver...

Страница 22: ...22 NOTES...

Страница 23: ...ur call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individua...

Страница 24: ...ting the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If yo...

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