GE Side by Side 22 Dispenser Use And Care Manual page 20

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PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
OPERATING
SOUNDS
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
Temperature control in O/OFF position,
If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a
small appliance into the same outiet to determine if there is a tripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
Normal when refrigerator is first delivered
24 hours to completely cool down.
Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
Door left open.
Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use
of Temperature Controls.
Check Energy-Saving Tips.
Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
and front roller screws or front leveling legs need
or uneven. Refer to Rollers section on Insolation Requirements page.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try
Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that
heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will
discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures.
supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freemr compartment may produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
Normal fan air flow+ne fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments— another fan cools the compressor motor.
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 and refrigeration following defrost.
With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refil~s.
your home—usually requires
to
adjusting or floor is weak
Your floor covering