Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Cause
Handle is loose/handle has a
gap.
• Handle needs adjusting. See Attach Refrigerator Handle and Attach the Freezer
Handle sections for detailed instructions.
Refrigerator beeping • This is door alarm. Turn off or disable with door closed. If door open and alarm is
sounding, you can only snooze the alarm.
Not cooling • The cooling system is off. Turn cooling back on. See Operating Instructions..
Water has poor taste/odor • Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water, until all water in
system is replenished.
Water in glass is warm • Normal when refrigerator is first installed. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to
completely cool down.
• Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water, until all water in
system is replenished.
• Water system has drained. Allow several hours for replenished supply to chill.
Water dispenser does not
work
• Water supply line turned off or not connected. See Installing the Water Line.
• Water filter clogged or filter/bypass plug* not installed. Replace filter cartridge or
remove filter and install bypass plug.
• Air may be trapped in the water system. Press the dispenser arm for at least 2
gallons (7.57 liters).
• Water in reservoir is frozen because the controls are set too cold. Set the
refrigerator control to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. If the water does not
dispense after 24 hours, call for service.
Water spurting from
dispenser
• Newly installed filter cartridge. Run cold water from the dispenser for 2 gallons (7.57
liters).
No water or ice cube produc-
tion
• Supply line or shutoff valve is clogged. Call a plumber.
• Water filter is clogged. Replace filter cartridge or remove filter and install bypass
plug*.
• Filter cartridge not properly installed. Remove and reinstall filter cartridge, being
certain that it locks in place.
• Icemaker is turned off. Check that the icemaker is turned on. See Automatic Ice-
maker.
Water is leaking from dis-
penser
• Air may be present in the water line system, causing water to drip after being
dispensed. Dispense water for at least 5 minutes to remove air from system.
Freezer cooling, refrigerator
not cooling
• Normal, when refrigerator first plugged in or after extended power outage. Wait 24
hours for temperature in both compartments to reach selected temperatures.
The top of the refrigerator
doors do not align.
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Refrigerator door handles are
loose.
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ends of the handles.
Refrigerator doors won't
close after installation
• On some models doors have to be removed at 90° and installed at 90° to cabinet as
described in procedure for Reinstalling the Refrigerator Doors in order for door to
close properly.
Refrigerator doors will not
self close.
• Refrigerator doors need to be closed by consumer. A gentle bounce back is a
designed feature on some models that gives a positive feedback to the user so that
they can initiate and complete the door closing action.
*Some models do not come equipped with the filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 800-GECARES.
In Canada, call 888.880.3030.
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