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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS/TRUTH OR MYTH
Truth or Myth?
Answer
Explanation
The refrigerator water filter may require
replacement prior to six months
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The water filter indicator will indicate the need to replace the water
filter every six months or 170 gallons of water dispensed (select
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the dispenser slows, or ice production decreases, the water filter
should be replaced, even though the filter indicator may not indicate
the need for replacement.
The automatic ice maker in my refrigerator will
produce ice when the refrigerator is plugged
into a power receptacle.
MYTH
The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker
must be turned on. Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after
the water line is connected and water is turned on. The ice maker
can be turned
on
off
from the controls and ensure the ice maker
is on, as indicated on the refrigerator control panel. See
About the
Automatic Ice Maker
.
After the refrigerator has been plugged in and
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unlimited chilled water available from the
water dispenser.
MYTH
The water dispenser tank located inside the refrigerator stores water
for dispensing. The water in this tank requires 24 hours to chill after
installation. High usage conditions will not allow time for the water
to chill.
After water dispenses, a few drops of water
are normal.
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A few drops of water may fall from the dispenser, after the dispenser
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slowly from the dispenser.
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compartment.
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frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that no
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closing. Check the refrigerator control panel to ensure the door
alarm is on.
When the refrigerator is installed, or after
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water for five minutes.
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A newly installed refrigerator or water filter contains air in the water
lines. Press the dispenser paddle and dispense cold water for at
least 5 minutes to remove air from the water line, and flush the filter.
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after filter replacement.
To fill the ice bucket to the maximum capacity,
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installation.
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allows ice to disperse within the ice bucket, which in turns calls on
the ice maker to produce additional ice. Normal ice production =
100 cubes in 24 hours.
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determine if the filter requires replacement.
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the water filter bypass plug (provided with the refrigerator on some
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normal with the bypass plug in place, replace the water filter.
The top of the refrigerator doors will always be
aligned.
MYTH
Several things can affect the refrigerator door alignment, including
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door to access the screw.
Refrigerator door handles can be easily
tightened.
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handles.
There may be odor and taste problems with
your ice.
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After starting the ice maker, or replacing the water filter, throw away
the first bin of ice production to avoid odor and taste problems.
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doors to align them.
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adjust the right hand door. The adjustment screw is located on the
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Truth or Myth
Truth or Myth
SERVICE
Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner’s manual.
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GEAppliances.com
or calling
800.GE.CARES 800.432.2737.
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GEAppliances.ca
or call 800.561.3344.
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