Americana Appliances 16, 18, 17 Automatic icemaker, Does not work, On some models, Cubes too small

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Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

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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Contents Refrigerators Refrigerants Safety PrecautionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsTemperature Control Dial About the temperature control dialSpillproof Shelves on some models SafetyHalf-Width Shelves Full-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 refrigeratorCleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsidePreparing to Move Consumer Support TroubleshootingBehind the Refrigerator Preparing for VacationRollers and Leveling Legs Refrigerator LocationClearances What YOU will Need Before YOU BeginDrill the Hole for the Valve Shut OFF the Main Water SupplyChoose the Valve Location Flush OUT the Tubing Fasten the Shutoff ValveTighten the Pipe Clamp Route the TubingTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Connect the Tubing To the RefrigeratorTools Required Plug in the RefrigeratorStart the Icemaker Important NotesRemove the Freezer Door Before YOU StartRemove the Fresh Food Door Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time Reversing the HardwareRehang the fresh food door Rehanging the DoorsHummm Whoosh Normal operating soundsBefore you call for service… On some models See Installing the water lineAutomatic icemaker Does not workOperating Instructions Safety Instructions We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration We Will Replace Refrigerator WarrantyTroubleshooting Tips Consumer Support What Is Not CoveredContact Us Consumer SupportRefrigeradores Consumidor Para la ProblemasInstrucciones de Operación Para la instalación InstruccionesSoporte Para laAl consumidor InstruccionesDial de control de la temperatura Sobre el dial de control de la temperaturaInformación de Seguridad InstalaciónSeguridad Información Sobre los estantes del compartimiento De alimentos frescosSobre las gavetas de almacenamiento Sobre los estantes del compartimiento del congeladorGaveta de tamaño completo con cubierta plástica Sobre la remoción de la gaveta De almacenamiento y cubiertaGaveta preservadora de humedad ajustable en algunos modelos Remoción de la gaveta y cubiertaKit de accesorios de la máquina de hielos Sobre la máquina de hielos automáticaLimpieza interior Problemas Para laCuidado y limpieza del refrigerador Limpieza exteriorReposición de la bombilla Instrucciones para la Instalación Para la ProblemasConsejos Solución Detrás del refrigeradorRodillos Y Patas Niveladoras Suministro DE Agua Hacia LA Máquina DE HielosUbicación DEL Refrigerador ÁreaQUÉ Necesita Antes DE IniciarPerfore EL Orificio Para LA Válvula Seleccione LA Ubicación DE LA VálvulaDirija LA Tubería Instale LA Válvula DE CierreConecte LA Tubería LA Válvula Apriete LA Abrazadera DEL TuboInicie LA Máquina DE Hielo Conecte LA Tubería AL RefrigeradorConecte EL Refrigerador Herramientas Requeridas Antes DE Iniciar Notas ImportantesRetire LA Puerta DEL Congelador Retire LA Puerta DE Alimentos Frescos Cómo Invertir LOS Elementos DE Soportes Vuelva a colgar la puerta de los alimentos frescos Cómo Volver a Colgar LAS Puertas¿Usted escucha lo que yo escucho? Estos sonidos son normales Sonidos normales de operaciónAntes de llamar a solicitar servicio… Muy pequeños ZumbidoFrecuente Los cubos sonConsejos para la NotasInstrucciones para Notas Un año Garantía del RefrigeradorDurante GE reemplazará Lo que GE no cubriráSolicite una reparación Soporte al Consumidor

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