GE 21 Manuel D'utilisation page 38

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Troubleshooting Tips (cont)
Problem
Mo
tor operates for
long periods or cycles
on and off frequently.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
and a larger freezer
require more operating
time. They start and
stop to maintain even
temperatures.
Refrigerator or freezer
compartment too warm
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(frost within package
is normal)
Frequent "buzzing"
sound
Small or hollow cubes
Automatic icemaker
(on some models)
does not work
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
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Possible Causes
Normal when refrigerator
is first plugged in.
Often occurs when large
amounts of food are placed
in refrigerator.
Door left open.
Hot water or frequent door
openings.
Temperature control set at
the coldest setting.
TurboCool function has
been activated.
Temperature controls not set
cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Door left open.
Door openings too frequent
or too long.
Icemaker power switch is in
the I (on) position, but the
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been connected.
Water filter clogged.
Icemaker power switch is not on. • Set the power switch to the I (on) position.
Water supply turned off or
not connected.
Freezer compartment
too warm.
Piled up cubes in the storage
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker.
(Green power light on
icemaker blinking.)
Icemaker light is not lit.
Food transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
needs cleaning.
What To Do
Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
This is normal.
Check to see if package is holding door open.
This is normal.
See About the controls.
This is normal when the TurboCool function is activated.
See About Turbo Cool for more information.
• See About the controls.
• Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the controls.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
• Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
The icemaker power light will turn green when the freezer
light switch is pressed in or when the freezer door is closed.
• See Installing the water line.
• 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.
• 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
• Wrap foods well.
• See Care and cleaning.
• Keep an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator;
replace every three months.