Troubleshooting Tips; Beffwe You Call For Service; Normal Operatingsounds - GE GSS25WGMCWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operatingsounds.
The new high efficien_¢_compressor rims faster and will hmTea higher pitch hum
or pulsating sound while operating.
The f_m circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperaulres
throughout.
dropping on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or popping
sound during the defrost (¢_cle.
The flow ofrefiigerant through the freezer cooling coils sounds like boiling
water or a gurgling noise.
Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
dripping as it melts from tim evaporator and flows to tim drain pan
during the defrost (¢_cle.
These sounds are normal
and are due mostly to highly
efficient operation.
Icemaker (onsomemodels)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills _4th water. If the power
switch is in the I (on)position, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to
water. Keeping the power s_4tch in the I (on)position before it is hooked up m
water can damage the icelnaker. To prevent this, set the power s_itch to the 0 (off)
position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into dm bin and water nmning in pipes as
icemaker refills.
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.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes fbr defrost cycle to end.
operate Freezer control * Move the fi'eezer control to a telnperature setting.
in 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged. * Push the plug coznpletely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fllse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Front rollers need adjusting. * See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
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