Troubleshooting Tips - GE GTH21 Manual De Uso

Before you call for service..,
Troubleshooting tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Automatic icemaker Icemaker power switch is = On power swkch models, set the power switch to the
(on some models) not on. I (on) position. On feeler am1 models, move the feeler
does not work am_ to the ON ((to\,_q_) position.
Water supply turned off or • See Installing the water line.
not connected.
Freezer compartment • Wait 24 hours fin the refligerator to completely
too warnl, coo[ down°
Piled up cubes in the storage • Level cubes by hand.
bin cause the icemaker
to shut off.
Ice cubes stuck in icemaker. • Turn off the icemake_; remove cubes and turn the
(Green power fight on icemaker back on.
icemaker blh_dng.)
Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs cleaning. • Empty and wash bin. Dhcard oM cubes.
odor/taste
Food transmitting odor/taste = Wrap fbods well.
to ice cubes.
Interior of refrigerator
• See Care and cleaning.
needs cleaning.
Slow ice cube freezing Door left open. • Check to see if package is hoMing door open.
Temperature control not set
• See About the controls.
cold enough. • A newly insm|led refligerator may tnke l2-24 hours
to begin making ice cubes.
Moisture forms on Not unusual{ during • Wipe s urfhce dry; then adjust the flesh fbod control
cabinet surface
periods of high humidity, setting one nunlber higher and check again in 24 hours.
between the doors
Refrigerator has odor Foods transmJtting • Foods with strong o(kns should be tightly wrapped.
odor to refrigerator. • Keep an open box of baking soda in the refligerator;
replace every t]uee months.
Interior needs cleaning.
• See Care and cleaning.
Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too
(in humid weather, air
long door openings.
carries moisture into
refrigerator when doors Open containers of water or = Cover or seal open contnine_. DuAng a deflost cycle,
warm food in the refrigerator, moisture will be removed flom the refligerato_, but may
are opened)
return with long or flequent door openings.
Refrigerator compartment No power at outlet. • Replace fl_se or reset the breaken
light does not work Light bulb burned out or loose. • See Replacing the light bulbs.
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