GE Monogram ZICS360NMBRH Owner's Manual page 15

The Problenl Solver
Bollom Freezer R_(frig'eralor
Questions ?
Use this
problem
solver: t
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
OR CYCLES ON AND
OFF FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They
start mad stop often
to maintain even
temperatures.)
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
OPERATING
SOUNDS
DOOR NOT CLOSING
PROPERLY
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
• Ma) be in defrost cxcle when comi)ressor does not operate fi_r about
30 minutes.
• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be I_hu"°ed_ in at
wall outlet.
• The fllse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fllse or reset
the breaker,
• Normal when refl'igerator is first i)lugged in. _4]fit 24 horn's for the
refl'igerator to completely cool down.
•Otten occm's when large am(rants offi_od are placed in refl_igerator.
This is normal.
• Door lett open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or fl'equent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperatm'e controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperatm'e
Controls.
• I,exel the refrigerator. See Installation Instructions.
• Normal tan air flow--one tan blows cold air through the fi'esh fi_od
_lIld freezer
COilll)_li'tillents--_lnothei" t_lil cools the condensei" _li'e_l
behind the grille panel.
• These NORMAl, sounds will also be heard from time to time:
• Defl'ost water dripping.
• Refl'igerant boiling or gm'gling.
• Cracking or poi)ping of cooling coils caused by expansion and
contraction during defrost and reti'igeration ti)llowing defrost.
• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
• The icemaker water xalxe will buzz when the icemaker fills
with water.
• Refl'igerator not level. See Installation Inst_ uctions.
• Package holding door open.
• Temperatm'e controls not set cold enough. See Temperatm'e
Controls.
• _'_rm weather or ti'equent door openings.
• Door leit open for long tim e.
• Package may be holding door open.
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