Troubleshooting Tips - GE Appliances 18 Owner's Manual

Normal operatingsounds.
Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen,
you may want to place a piece of rubber-backed carpet under
the refrigerator to reduce noise.
These sounds are normal
and are due mostly to highly
efficient operation.
[-_lcemaker (on some models). Occasionallyyou _11 hear ice cubes dropping
into the ice bin. If this is your first icernaker, you'll hear occasional sounds
tt_at may be unf:mniliar. They are nomml icemaking sounds and are not a
cause fbr concern.
£vaporatorFan. You may hear air being ff_rced fl_rough tt_e cabinet by tt_e tim.
Evaporator. The flow of refrigerant fl_rough tt_e evaporator may create a
boiling or gurgling sound. '
E_Defrost Beater. During defrost QTcles water dripping onto the hemer may
cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may occur
and fl_e evapormor may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
_Cold Control & Defrost rimer. These par_s can produce a snapping sound when
turning the refiigerator on or off The dmer also produces a sound similar to
an electric clock.
Plastic Liner. (;racking or popping sounds due to expansion office
plastic liner.
Water Valve(on modelsequipped with an automatic icemaker).When the
cemaker fills wifl_water, a buzzing sound and running water will be heard.
WaterPan. Water may be heard running into the drain pan during the
defrost QTcle.
Compressor. Modem, high ef[icienc 7 compressors operme much fi_ster
titan older models. The compressor may hm_e a high pitched hum or
pulsating sound.
CondenserFan.You may hear air being [brced over fl_e condenser 1))7 the f_m.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the fofowing
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 for defrost cycle to end.
operate Fresh food control in OFF • Move the flesh fbod control to a temperature setting.
position.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push tl_e plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fllse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
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