GE 19 Series Use And Care Manual page 17

PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PENODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
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The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher
pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.
Defrost timer and refrigerator control clicks on and off.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the
temperatures throughout.
Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a
The flow of refrigerant tiough the freezer coofing
coil sounds Kke boihg water or a gurghng noise.
Cracking or popping of coofing coils caused by expansion
with water. Ethe feeler arm is in the ON (down) ~osition it wifl buzz even ifit has
not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the fe~ler arm in the ON (down) position
before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, raise the
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position. This will stop the buzzing.
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLWR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
May be in defrost cycle when
Temperature control in OFF position.
If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall Qutiet.
burned out fuse.
Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time,
. Norrnd when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually reqti$ 24
hours to completely cool down,
Large amounts of food placed in retigerator to be cooled or fromn,
Hot weather-frequent dear apenings.
Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to inswctions for
of Temperature Cantrols.
Check Energy-Saving Tips,
Temperature control starts and stops motor to m#ntain even temperatures,
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting soIi@y on the floor attd
front roller screws or hnt levetig legs need adjusting, or floor is W* or uneven.
Refer to Rollers section on Ins~ation Requirement@ paga.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is norrnd.
and da a need for service.
and Cleaning page.
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