GE 197D3351P003 Safety, Instructions Operating, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Safety

Motor operates for long periods or cycles on and off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with more storage 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 controls	• See About the controls.
set at the coldest
setting.

Instructions Operating

Fresh food or freezer	Temperature control not set	• See About the controls.
compartment too warm	cold enough.
	Warm weather or frequent	• Set the temperature control one step colder.
	door openings.	See About the controls.
	Door left open.	•Check to see if package is holding door open.
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)
Divider between fresh	Automatic energy saver	•This helps prevent condensation on the outside.
food and freezer	system circulates warm
compartments	liquid around front edge
feels warm	of freezer compartment.
Automatic icemaker	Icemaker power switch	• Set the power switch to the l (on) position.
does not work	is in the O (off) position.
(on some models)
	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.
	Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.	• Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes, and turn the
	(Green power light on	icemaker back on.
	icemaker blinking).
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.
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.
Door not closing	Door gasket on hinge side	•Apply petroleum jelly on face of gasket.
properly	sticking or folding over.
Orange glow in	Defrost heater is on.	• This is normal.
the freezer

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