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.... Be careful closing doors when children are getting rid of the past. If you are in . Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,...RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are damp or wet. If you must be...
.... Be careful closing doors when children are getting rid of the past. If you are in . Refrigerants All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which have thawed completely. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,...RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of an old refrigeration product, check with the Installation Instructions before cleaning and making repairs. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are damp or wet. If you must be...
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...for service. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS WATER SOUNDS I A water dripping noise may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is released. I You may occur during the defrost cycle. Do you may hear the fans spinning at initial dispense and after dispenser... can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to end. I Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is operating. Leveling legs need to...
...for service. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and SNAPS WATER SOUNDS I A water dripping noise may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is released. I You may occur during the defrost cycle. Do you may hear the fans spinning at initial dispense and after dispenser... can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle as the refrigerator cools to end. I Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a cracking or popping sound. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is operating. Leveling legs need to...
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... by hand. • Turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the icon will be displayed. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to your set cold enough. Temperature controls not set temperature. Door left open . • Press and release the Ice Off...frozen food (frost within package is normal) Frequent "buzzing" sound Small or hollow cubes Automatic icemaker does not work Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is normal. • See About the controls. • See About the controls. • Set the temperature control one step colder...
... by hand. • Turn off the Ice Off feature, and then the icon will be displayed. Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Problem Motor operates for the refrigerator to your set cold enough. Temperature controls not set temperature. Door left open . • Press and release the Ice Off...frozen food (frost within package is normal) Frequent "buzzing" sound Small or hollow cubes Automatic icemaker does not work Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is normal. • See About the controls. • See About the controls. • Set the temperature control one step colder...
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... Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with strong odors should be expelled in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long...
... Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible Causes Food transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes. Interior needs cleaning. • Foods with strong odors should be expelled in humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened) Too frequent or too long...
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... plug. • Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being dispensed. Water system has been drained. • Allow several hours for the refrigerator to chill. If water does not dispense after releasing the dispenser button. Air may be present in reservoir is frozen because the controls ... filter and install plug. • Press the dispenser arm for detailed instructions. • Close door. Handle needs adjusting. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Flow of the cartridge should be positioned vertically....
... plug. • Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being dispensed. Water system has been drained. • Allow several hours for the refrigerator to chill. If water does not dispense after releasing the dispenser button. Air may be present in reservoir is frozen because the controls ... filter and install plug. • Press the dispenser arm for detailed instructions. • Close door. Handle needs adjusting. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in first glass is warm Water dispenser does not work Flow of the cartridge should be positioned vertically....
Installation Instructions
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... conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of the "pinch point" areas; However, if you are not problems of the cord be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in the refrigerator. Do not place fingers or hands on the shelves in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having...
... conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of the "pinch point" areas; However, if you are not problems of the cord be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in the refrigerator. Do not place fingers or hands on the shelves in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having...
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...cycle to the correct temperature. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is first plugged in defrost cycle. Do you call for service. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. s Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About ...Do • Wait about 30 minutes for service... s The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is operating.
...cycle to the correct temperature. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is first plugged in defrost cycle. Do you call for service. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. s Water dropping on normal icemaker operating sounds, see the About ...Do • Wait about 30 minutes for service... s The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old refrigerator and you may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is operating.
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... To Do • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down . • Level cubes by...does not work Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in the storage bin.... • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator has not been connected. Temperature control set...on the control panel to maintain even Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ...require more operating time. Ice cubes stuck in refrigerator. Keeping the Ice Off feature on . Operating...Water supply turned off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with plug. • Press and release...
... To Do • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely cool down . • Level cubes by...does not work Possible Causes Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in the storage bin.... • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to the refrigerator has not been connected. Temperature control set...on the control panel to maintain even Refrigerator or freezer compartment too warm Frost or ...require more operating time. Ice cubes stuck in refrigerator. Keeping the Ice Off feature on . Operating...Water supply turned off frequently. (Modern refrigerators with plug. • Press and release...
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...8226; See About the controls. • Foods with strong odors should be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at outlet. Refrigerator control is set cold enough. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. • Wipe...Moisture forms on outside of the refrigerator. replace every three months. • Check to a warmer temperature setting one increment at the back of refrigerator Interior needs cleaning. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible ...
...8226; See About the controls. • Foods with strong odors should be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor at outlet. Refrigerator control is set cold enough. replace every three months. • See Care and cleaning. • Wipe...Moisture forms on outside of the refrigerator. replace every three months. • Check to a warmer temperature setting one increment at the back of refrigerator Interior needs cleaning. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Installation Instructions Problem Ice cubes have odor/taste Possible ...
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...handle and Attach the Freezer handle sections for at least 2 minutes. • Set the refrigerator control to chill. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 30 Water in system is replenished. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in the water system. Water filter clogged. Water may be...; Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being held under the dispenser long enough after the button is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Possible Causes Water dispenser has not been used for service... Water filter clogged. Handle needs adjusting. Normal when...
...handle and Attach the Freezer handle sections for at least 2 minutes. • Set the refrigerator control to chill. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 30 Water in system is replenished. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Water has poor taste/odor Water in the water system. Water filter clogged. Water may be...; Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being held under the dispenser long enough after the button is loose / handle has a gap Refrigerator beeping Possible Causes Water dispenser has not been used for service... Water filter clogged. Handle needs adjusting. Normal when...