GE Monogram ZIBS240 Refrigerator User Manual


 
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FREQUENT Icemaker power switch is in the I (on) position, but the water supply
“BUZZING” SOUND to the appliance has not been connected or is kinked. Set the power
switch to the O (off) position. Keeping it in the I (on) position will
damage the water valve or straighten the water supply line.
ICE CUBES HAVE Old cubes need to be discarded.
ODOR/TASTE
Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
Unsealed packages in fresh food compartment may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
Interior of appliance needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
SLOW ICE CUBE Door may have been left open.
FREEZING
APPLIANCE Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
HAS ODOR
Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months.
DOOR NOT CLOSING Door gasket is sticking or folding over. Apply petroleum jelly or
PROPERLY paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.
The door is hitting an internal component inside the appliance.
Adjust interior components to prevent interference.
MOISTURE FORMS Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.
ON OUTSIDE OF
Door left open or package holding door open.
APPLIANCE
MOISTURE Too frequent or too long door openings.
COLLECTS INSIDE
In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when doors
are opened.
INTERIOR LIGHT No power at outlet.
DOES NOT WORK
Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.
HOT AIR FROM Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is
BOTTOM OF normal that heat be expelled in the area under the appliance.
APPLIANCE Some floor coverings are sensitive and will discolor at these safe
and normal temperatures.
APPLIANCE Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running during door openings.
NEVER SHUTS OFF This is normal. The appliance will cycle off after the door remains
BUT TEMPERATURES closed for two hours.
ARE OK
Normal operation in extreme temperatures.
ACTUAL Unit just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.
TEMPERATURE
Door open for too long. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.
NOT EQUAL TO
Warm contents added to appliance. Allow 24 hours for the system
SET TEMPERATURE
to stabilize.
Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.
Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the
top shelf.
TEMPERATURE Temperature may be in lockout mode. Press both + and pads for
WILL NOT ADJUST 5 seconds to unlock the temperature.
Thermistor may be blocked, which can affect the overall temperature.
The thermistor is located on the right hand side just above the top shelf.
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