GE Monogram 22, 20 operating instructions Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Operating Instructions

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 control	• See About the controls.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille and condenser need	•See Care and cleaning.
cleaning.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions

	TurboCool function has been	•This is normal when the TurboCool function is activated.
	activated.	See About TurboCool for more information.
Refrigerator or freezer	Temperature controls 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)
Frequent “buzzing”	Icemaker power switch is in	• Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
sound	the I (on) position, but the	in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
	water supply to the refrigerator
	has not been connected.
Small or hollow cubes	Water filter clogged.	• Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Automatic icemaker	Icemaker power switch is	•Set the power switch to the I (on) position.
(on some models)	not on.	The icemaker power light will turn green when the
does not work		freezer light switch is pressed in or when the freezer
		door is closed.
	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.)
	Icemaker light is not lit.	•This is normal when the freezer door is open. The
		icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer
		light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is
		closed.

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