GE 22 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation page 45

Troubleshooting Tips...Before you call for service
Problem
Automatic icemaker does not
work
Ice cubes have odor/taste
Small or hollow cubes
Slow ice cube freezing
Frequent "buzzing sound"
Orange glow in freezer
Cube dispenser does not
work (on some models)
Water has poor taste/odor (on
some models)
Water in first glass is warm
(on some models)
Water dispenser does not
work (on some models)
Water spurting from dispenser Newly-installed filter cartridge.
Water is not dispensed (on
some models) but icemaker
is working
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Possible Causes
Icemaker switch is in the OFF position.
Water supply turned off or not
connected.
Freezer compartment too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause
icemaker to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
Filter is not properly installed.
Filter water leak
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
Food transmitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.
Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.
Water filter clogged.
Door left open.
Temperature control not set cold
enough.
Icemaker switch is in the ON position,
but the water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Defrost heater is on.
Icemaker or water supply turned off.
Ice cubes are frozen to icemaker feeler
arm.
An item is blocking or has fallen into
the ice chute inside the top bin of the
freezer.
Irregular ice clumps in storage
container.
Dispenser is LOCKED.
Water dispenser has not been used for
a long time.
Normal when refrigerator is first
installed
Water dispenser has not been used for
a long time.
Water system has been drained.
Water supply line turned off or not
connected.
Water filter clogged.
Air may be trapped in the water system. Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
Dispenser is LOCKED.
Water in reservoir is frozen.
Refrigerator control setting is too cold.
What To Do
Slide the switch to the ON position.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
Level cubes by hand.
Turn off the icemaker, remove cubes and turn the
icemaker back on.
Replace filter or make sure the water filter is properly
installed (refer to water filter section).
Wrap foods well.
See Care and cleaning.
Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
See Controls.
Set the switch to the OFF
position will damage the water valve.
This is normal.
Turn on icemaker or water supply.
Remove cubes.
Remove any item that might be blocking, or has fallen
into the chute.
Break up with fingertip pressure and discard remaining
clumps.
a colder setting, one position at a time, until clumps do
not form.
Press and hold the Lock or Lock Controls pad for 3
seconds.
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool
down.
Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Press and hold the Lock or Lock Controls pad for 3
seconds.
Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about 1
gallons).
Call for service.
Set to a warmer setting.
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