GE 16, 17, 18 See Care and cleaning, Frost or ice crystals, On frozen food, Frost within package

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger space and a larger freezer require more operating time. They start and stop often to maintain even temperatures.)

Normal when refrigerator

• Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely

is first plugged in.

cool down.

 

 

Often occurs when large

• This is normal.

amounts of food are

 

placed in refrigerator.

 

 

 

Door left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

 

 

Hot weather or frequent

• This is normal.

door openings.

 

 

 

Temperature control dial

• See About the temperature control dial.

set at the coldest setting.

 

Safety Instructions

 

Grille and condenser

• See Care and cleaning.

 

need cleaning.

 

 

 

 

Frost or ice crystals

Door left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

on frozen food

 

 

Too frequent or too long

 

(frost within package

 

door openings.

 

is normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic icemaker

Icemaker power switch

• On power switch models, set the power switch to the

does not work

is not on.

I (on) position. On feeler arm models, move the feeler

(on some models)

 

arm to the ON (down) position.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Frequent “buzzing” sound

Icemaker is on but the water

• Turn the icemaker off. On power switch models, set the

 

supply to the refrigerator has

power switch to the O (off) position. On feeler arm

 

not been connected.

models, move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position.

 

 

Keeping it on will damage the water valve.

 

 

 

Cubes too small

Water shutoff valve connecting

• Call the plumber to clear the valve.

 

refrigerator to water line may

 

 

be clogged.

 

 

 

 

Slow ice cube freezing

Door left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

 

 

 

 

Temperature control dial

• See About the temperature control dial.

 

not set cold enough.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Moisture forms on

Not unusual during

• Wipe surface dry and reset temperature control dial

cabinet surface

periods of high humidity.

one setting colder.

between the doors

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture collects inside

Too frequent or too

 

(in humid weather, air

long door openings.

 

carries moisture into

 

 

refrigerator when doors

 

 

are opened)

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

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Contents Réfrigérateurs Refrigerants TipsBefore You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support HOW to Connect ElectricityTemperature Control Dial About the temperature control dialFull-Width Shelves SafetyAbout the fresh food compartment shelves Half-Width ShelvesAbout the storage drawers About the freezer compartment shelvesFull-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover Adjustable Humidity Drawer on some modelsAbout storage drawer and cover removal Drawer and Cover RemovalInstructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIcemaker Accessory Kit About the automatic icemakerTips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorInstructions Operating Preparing to Move Consumer Support TroubleshootingBehind the Refrigerator Preparing for VacationRollers and Leveling Legs Before YOU BeginRefrigerator Location ClearancesWhat YOU will Need Installing the Water Line on Some ModelsBefore YOU Begin Drill the Hole for the Valve Shut OFF the Main Water SupplyChoose the Valve Location Route the Tubing Installing the Water LineFasten the Shutoff Valve Tighten the Pipe ClampTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorImportant Notes Reversing the Door SwingPlug in the Refrigerator Start the IcemakerRemove the Freezer Door Before YOU StartRemove the Fresh Food Door Transfer fresh food door handle Reversing the HardwareReversing the Door Handles Transfer door stop Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door HandleTransfer Freezer Door Handle Rehang the freezer door Rehanging the DoorsRehang the fresh food door Normal operating sounds Before you call for service…On frozen food See Care and cleaningSee Installing the water line Frost or ice crystalsCustomer Warranty Ownership Registration Page We’ll Cover Any Appliance. 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