GE 42 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions
Troubleshooting tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Frequent buzzing sound Icemaker power switch is in the Set the power switch to the O (off) position. Keeping it
I (on) position, but the water supply in the I (on) position will damage the water valve.
to the refrigerator has not been
connected.
Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice storage bin needs cleaning. Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
Food transmitting odor/taste Wrap foods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Small or hollow cubes Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge with new cartridge or with plug.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. Check to see if package is holding door open.
Temperature control not set See About the temperature controls.
cold enough.
Cube dispenser does not work Icemaker turned off or Turn on icemaker or water supply.
water supply turned off.
An item is blocking or has fallen into Remove any item that might be blocking, or has fallen into,
the ice chute inside the top door the chute.
bin of the freezer.
Ice cubes are frozen to Remove cubes.
icemaker feeler arm.
Irregular ice clumps in Break up with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps.
storage container.
Freezer may be too warm. Adjust the freezer control to a
colder setting, one position at a time, until clumps do not form.
Dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
Water has poor taste/odor Water dispenser has not been Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
used for a long time.
Water in first glass is warm Normal when refrigerator Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
is first installed.
Water dispenser has not been Dispense water until all water in system is replenished.
used for a long time.
Water system has been drained. Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Water dispenser does Water supply line turned See Install water line.
not work off or not connected.
Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Air may be trapped in the water system.
Press the dispenser arm for at least two minutes.
Dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
Refrigerator control setting is too cold. Set to a warmer setting.
Water spurting from Newly-installed filter cartridge. Run water from the dispenser for 3 minutes (about
dispenser one and a half gallons).
Water is not dispensed Water in reservoir is frozen. Call for service.
but icemaker is working
Refrigerator control setting is too cold. Set to a warmer setting.
No water or ice cube production Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged.
Call a plumber.
Water filter clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install plug.
Dispenser is LOCKED. Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds.
CUBED was selected but Last setting was CRUSHED. A few cubes were left in the crusher from the previous
CRUSHED was dispensed setting. This is normal.
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