Troubleshooting Tips; Normal Operatingsounds - GE 21 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
IWHOOSH...
_!i Tile ne_ high eflicienQ' compressor may run fiister and longer
fll_m your old refdgerator and you ma_ hear a high-pitched
burn or pulsating sound Mille it is operating.
_!i _bu may hear a \d/ooshing sound \allen tile dools dose. This is
due to pressul_ equalizii_g within tile refi'igemtol:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
_!i _bu m@' hear cracking or popping sotmds \_hen file
refi_gemtor is fil_t plugged ill. This happens as die refi'igemtor
cools to tile con'ect temperatm'e.
_!i Tile fi'eezer control will click \allen starting or stopping tile
complvssm:
_!i Defl'ost timer snappii_g in aim out of the defl'ost c_cle.
_!i Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
defl'ost can c_ltlse a cnlcking or popping sound.
_!i Oil models with an icemakel; after an icemaking cycle, _ou
may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
_!i Oil n/odels with a dispensel;
dIll_I/g" _tel" dispense, Veil
m@' hear tile _ater lines mo_e at initial dispense and after
dispenser button is released.
WHIR!
_: Y)u may hear file rims spinning at high speeds. This happens
\allen the refi_igerator is fil_t plugged ill, \allen the dool3 are
opened fl'equenfly or when a large mnotmt of tood is added to
the reii'igerator or fi'eezer compamnents. Tile tiros are helping
to maintain tile con'ect temperatures.
_!i Tile rims change speeds ill order to pr(Mde optimal cooling
aim enerKy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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_!i The flo_ of l_ffigerant fllrough tile freezer cooling coils m_?
make a gu@ing noise Hikeboiling wawr
N Wamr dropping on the deti'ost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound dtmng the defl'ost c}cle.
N A _lml" dripping noise may occur during the defi'ost cycle as
ice rrlelts t]'orri tile ev_q)orator and flows into tile dnlin pail
_!i Closing tile door mat cruise a gurgling sound due to pl_ssure
equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibrationor rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
What To Do
• _'_fit about 30 nfinutes fin dehost cycle to end.
Control in 0 (off)position. • Move the control to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace
fllse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Level the Refrigerato_