GE 26 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation page 28

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
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
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
does not work
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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 weather or frequent
door openings.
Temperature control
set at the coldest setting.
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.
Ice Off feature is turned
off, but the water supply
to the refrigerator has not
been connected.
Water filter clogged.
Ice Off feature is turned on.
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.
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.
• 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.
• Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control
panel to turn on the Ice Off feature, and then the
icon will be displayed. Keeping the Ice Off feature
on will damage the water valve.
• Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
• Press and release the Ice Off/Lock pad on the control
panel to turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the
icon will disappear.
• 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.