GE PTS18SHSSS See Care and cleaning, Frost or ice crystals, On frozen food, Frost within package

Models: 197D5226P005 PTS18SHSSS

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Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

Instructions

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.

 

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating

 

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 is not on.

Move the feeler arm to the ON (down) position.

does not work

 

 

Water supply turned off or

See Installing the water line.

(on some models)

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

Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position. Keeping it

 

supply to the refrigerator has

on will damage the water valve.

 

not been connected.

 

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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GE PTS18SHSSS See Care and cleaning, Frost or ice crystals, On frozen food, Frost within package, Does not work

197D5226P005, PTS18SHSSS specifications

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