GE GBE21D Quick Use & Care

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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Refrigerator never shuts off but
the temperatures are OK
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running during door openings.
This is normal. The refrigerator will cycle off after the
door remains closed for 2 hours.
Refrigerator is beeping Door is open. Close door.
Door not closing properly Door gasket on hinge side sticking or
folding over.
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Set temperature
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Leveling legs need adjusting. See Level the refrigerator section of the Owner’s
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when refrigerator door is closed
This is normal if, after popping open, the
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automatically close after popping open, then see the
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back of the refrigerator.
Move the food away from the air vent.
Refrigerator control is set too cold. Move the refrigerator control to a warmer temperature
setting one increment at a time.
Water is leaking from dispenser Glass not being held under the
dispenser long enough after button is
released.
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seconds after releasing the dispenser button. Water
may continue to dispense after the button is released
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system, causing water to drip after
being dispensed.
Dispense water for at least 2 minutes to remove air from
system.
My display is showing tc Turbo Cool function is activated. See Controls section of the Owner’s Manual found at
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Water filter indicator light
changed color
This is normal. See Water Filter Cartridge - XWF section of the Owner’s
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Water filter indicator light
remains red even after replacing
the water filter
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See Water Filter Cartridge - XWF section of the Owner’s
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Water filter indicator light is not
lit
This is normal. The filter cartridge
should be replaced when the
replacement indicator light turns red.
See Water Filter Cartridge - XWF section of the Owner’s
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Refrigerator doors are not even
(on French Door models only)
Doors need realigning. See Level the Refrigerator Doors section of the Owner’s
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Baskets stick or jam when
opening or closing
Baskets are too full. To open: remove some of the products from the basket
when opened as far as possible. Readjust the products
left in the basket and try to open the basket again. To
close: readjust products in the basket or remove any
product that is above the rim of the basket and close the
basket.

GE GBE21D Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GBE21D
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English