GE WX08X10025 Humid weather, air, Carries moisture into, Are opened, Hot air from bottom, Door

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
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.
Hot air from bottom	Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process,
of refrigerator	it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator.
	Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe temperatures.
Food freezing in	Food too close to the air vent	• Move the food away from the air vent (near the
the refrigerator	at the back of the refrigerator.	controls).
	Refrigerator control is set	• Move the refrigerator control to a warmer
	too cold.	temperature setting one increment at a time.
Orange glow	Defrost heater is on.	• This is normal.
in the freezer
Door bins do not fit	The freezer door bins are	• Try to install the bins in both doors.
in the door	a different size than the
	refrigerator door bins.
Freezer light does	Some models do not have a	• Check for a semi-clear dome light shield in the freezer ceiling.
not work	freezer light.	If the dome is opaque white, the model does not have a freezer
		light. Check for a door activated light switch on the right side of
		the freezer. If there is only a cap in place of a switch, the model
		does not have a freezer light.
	Light bulb burned out	• See Replacing the light bulbs.
	or loose.
Controls do not light up	Some models do not have	• If you can read white numbers on the control setting,
	lighted controls.	the model does not have lighted controls.
	Refrigerator light bulb burned	• See Replacing the light bulbs.
	out or loose.
Ice bucket does not fit	The freezer shelf is in the	• Place the shelf in the lower position. See Rearranging
under the icemaker	top position.	the shelves.
Water has poor	Water dispenser has not been	• Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
taste/odor	used for a long time.
Water in first glass	Normal when refrigerator	• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
is warm	is first installed.
	Water dispenser has not been	• Dispense water until all water is system is replenished.
	used for a long time.
	Water system has been drained.	• Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Water dispenser	Water supply line turned off	• See Installing the water line.
does not work	or not connected.
	Water filter clogged.	• Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
	Air may be trapped in	• Press the dispenser arm for at least 2 minutes.
	the water system.
Water spurting from	Newly-installed filter cartridge.	• Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes
dispenser		(about 11⁄2 gallons).
Water is not dispensed	Water in reservoir is frozen	• Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting and
but icemaker is working	because the controls are	wait 24 hours. If water does not dispense after 24 hours,
	set too cold.	call for service.
No water or ice cube	Supply line or shutoff valve	• Call a plumber.
production	is clogged.
	Water filter clogged.	• Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
	Filter cartridge not	• Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being certain that
	properly installed.	it locks into place. The blade on the end of the cartridge
		should be positioned vertically.
Water is leaking from	Glass not being held under	• Hold the glass underneath the dispenser for 2–3 seconds
dispenser	the dispenser long enough	after releasing the dispenser button. Water may continue
	after button is released.	to dispense after the button is released.
	Air may be present in the	• Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to remove air
	water line system, causing	from system.
	water to drip after being

dispensed.

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