GE Monogram ZISS480DRISS Owner's Manual page 25

The Problem Solver
Built-ln I_/)'ig'erators
Questions ?
Use this
problem
solver, t
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OF}" FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require
more operating time.
They start and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures.)
OPERATING
SOUNDS
* May be in defl'ost cycle when compressor does not operate flw about
30 minutes.
* Temperature control set at OFF.
* If interior light is not on, refl'igerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet,
* The tuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
* Normal when refl'igerator is first plugged in. _'\ait 24 hom_ flw the
refrigerator to completely cool down.
* The new variable speed compressor is designed to mn fl)r longer
periods of time to optimize efficiency and noise. Yon may notice the
compressor and/or tim speeds accelerate based upon door openings
and/or increased fl)od loads.
* You may hear the rims spinning at high speeds. This happens when
the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are opened
fl'equently or when a large amom_t of fl_od is added to the
refl'igerator or fleezer compartments. The rims are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
* Door le_t open or package holding door open.
* If either door is open fl_r over 3 minutes, you may hear the rims
come on in order to cool the light.
* Hot weather or fl'equent door openings. This is normal.
* Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperatm'_
ControLs.
* Refrigerator is so quiet, that most of the time you will hear low or no
operating noise.
* Normal tim air flow--one tim blows cold air through the
fl'esh fl)od and fl'eezer compartments--another fhn cools
the
coilll)ressor Ill otor.
* The rims change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
* These NORMAL somlds will also be heard fi'om time to time:
- Yon may hear a whooshing or gm'gling sotmd when the doors
close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refl'igerato_;
- A water dripping noise may occm" during the defl'ost cycle as ice
melts fl'om the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
- The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
- _'\ater dropping on the defl'ost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing som_d during the defl'ost cycle.
- You may hear cracking or popping sotmds when the refl'igerator is
first plugged in or dm'ing/atter the deflost cycle. This happens as
the refl'igerator cools to the correct temperature,
- Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
- The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping somld when
attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).
- The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when
relays activate to control refl'igerator components.
- Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water rmming in pipes
as icemaker refills.
- The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills
with water.
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