GE ZFGP21HZSS - Manual (Page 23)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FREQUENT • Icemaker power switch is in the l (on) position, but the water supply
“BUZZING” SOUND to the refrigerator has not been connected. Set the power switch
to the O (off) position. Keeping it in the l (on) position will damage
the water valve.
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ODOR/TASTE
• Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
• Unsealed packages in fresh food and/or freezer compartments may
be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
SMALL OR • Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.
HOLLOW CUBES
SLOW ICE CUBE • Door may have been left open.
FREEZING
• Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
See Temperature Controls.
CUBE DISPENSER • Icemaker or water supply turned off. Turn on icemaker or water supply.
DOES NOT WORK
• Ice cubes are frozen to the icemaker feeler arm. Remove the cubes.
• Irregular clumps in the storage bin. Break up with fingertip pressure
and discard remaining clumps. The freezer may be too warm. Adjust
the freezer temperature control colder one step at a time until clumps
do not form.
WATER HAS POOR • Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water
TASTE/ODOR until all water in the system has been replenished.
WATER IN FIRST • Normal when refrigerator is first installed. Allow 24 hours for
GLASS IS WARM the refrigerator to completely cool down.
• Water dispenser has not been used for a long time. Dispense water
until all water in the system has been replenished.
• Water system has been drained. Allow several hours for the replenished
water supply to chill.
WATER DISPENSER • Water supply line turned off or not connected.
DOES NOT WORK See the Installation Instructions.
• Water filter clogged. Replace the filter or use the filter bypass plug.
• Air may be trapped in the system. Press the dispenser arm for
at least 2 minutes.
WATER SPURTING • Newly installed filter cartridge. Run 1 1 ø 2
gallons from the dispenser
FROM DISPENSER to clear the system.
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