GE PDF22MFSABB - Troubleshooting Common Refrigerator Issues

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Troubleshooting -tips
Possible Causes What ToDo
• _.fit 94 houI_ tor the refi_igerator to completely
COOl dowu.
• This is noimal.
Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator
long periods or cycles is f'mst plugged in.
on andofffrequently. Often occurs when large
(Modern refrigerators mnom_ts of food are
with more storage
space and a larger placed in refrigerator.
freezerrequiremore Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door o )ell
, , } •
operating time. They
start and stop often Hot weather or frequent • This is n(mnal.
to maintain even door opelfings.
Temperature control • See About thecontrols.
set at the coldest setting.
Grille mad condenser need • See Care and cleaning.
clemlh_g.
TurboCool function has been • This is n()imal when the Turbo(_ool timcfion is activated.
activated. See About TurboCoolf()r m()re infi)mmti(m.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature controls not set • See About thecontrols.
compartmenttoowarm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the teIuperature coutrol oue step coldel:
door opelfings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package, is holding, door el)ell.
Frostorice crystals Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
onfrozenfood
(frost within package Too frequent or too long
is normal) door openhlgs.
Frequent"buzzing" lcema_ker power switch is in • Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position. Keeping it
sound the I (on) position, but the ill tile I (on) l/()sition will damage the water valve.
water supply to the refrigerator
has not been com_ected.
Smallorhollowcubes Water Filter clogged. • Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge, or with l)lug,.
Automaticicemaker lcema_ker power switch is • Set the power switch to the I (on)position.
(on some models) not on. The icemaker power light will turn green when the
does not work fi'eezer light switch is pressed ill or when the fl'eezer
door is closed.
Water supply turned off or • See Installingthe waterline.
not comzected.
Freezer compartment •_4'ait 24 hotu_ fi)r the refrigerator to completely
to0 _varl_. c( )( )1 d( )\VU,
Piled up cubes in the storage • l,evel cubes by haud.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off tile icemakel; remove cubes :rod turn the
(Green power fight on icemaker back on.
icemaker blh_h_g.)
lcema_ker fight is not fit. • This is hernial when tile freezer door is open. The
loci/laker [lower light, will turu ,gl'eeu wheu tile fl'eezer
light switch is pressed ill or wheu the fi'eezer door is
ch)sed.