GE Profile 22 - Odor, Heat, Moisture, and Lighting Problems

55
SafetyInstructions OperatingInstructions InstallationInstructions TroubleshootingTips ConsumerSupport
Problem Possible causes What to do
Water dispenser
does not work
Water supply line turned
o or not connected
See Installing the water line
Water lter clogged
Replace lter cartridge or remove lter
and install plug
Air may be trapped in the water
system
Press the dispenser arm for at least
two minutes
Dispenser is locked
(LOCKCONTROL)
Press and hold the LOCKCONTROL
pad for 3 seconds
CUBED ICE was
selected but
CRUSHED ICE was
dispensed
Last setting was CRUSHEDICE
A few cubes were left in the crusher
from the previous setting. This is
normal
Water is not dispensed
but ice maker is working
Water in reservoir is frozen Call for service
Refrigerator control setting
is too cold
Set to a warmer setting
Water spurting from
dispenser
Newly-installed lter cartridge
Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes
No water or ice cube
production
Supply line or shuto valve
is clogged
Call a plumber
Water lter clogged
Replace lter cartridge or remove
lter and install plug
Dispenser is locked
(LOCKCONTROL)
Press and hold the LOCKCONTROL
pad for 3 seconds
Refrigerator has odor
Food transmitting odor
to refrigerator
Food with strong odor should be
tightly wrapped
Keep an open box of baking soda
in the refrigerator; replace every
three months
Interior needs cleaning See Care and cleaning
Hot air from bottom
of refrigerator
Normal air ow cooling motor.
In the refrigeration process, it is
normal that heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator. Some
oor coverings are sensitive and will
discolor at these normal and safe
temperatures.
Orange glow in
the freezer
Defrost heater is on This is normal
Moisture forms on
outside of refrigerator
Not unusual during periods
of high humidity
Wipe surface dry
Moisture collects inside (in humid
weather, air carries moisture
into refrigerator when doors are
opened)
Too frequent or too long
door openings
Interior light does not work
No power at outlet
Replace fuse or reset the
breaker
Light bulb burned out See Replacing the light bulbs