GE Side by Side 22’ & 24’ Use & Care Manual page 16

The Problem Solver
PROBLEM
OPERATING
SOUNDS
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
FOODS DRY OUT
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
SLOW ICE CUBE
FREEZING
ICE CUBES HAVE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in
the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator.
. Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.
. These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
Defrost water dripping.
Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost
With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.
. Warm weather—frequen t door openi rigs.
. Door left open for long time.
Package may be holding door open.
Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
. Door may have been left ajar or package holding
. Too frequent or too long door openings.
. Frost within package is normal.
Door may have been left ajar.
. lce storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.
. Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to Care and Cleaning section.
. Poor-tasting incoming water. Install a water f'ilter-see Water Filter Accessory section
door open.
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