GE Monogram ZIC30GNZAII Owner's Manual page 17

Questions?
Use this
prob/em
so/ver/
The Problem Solver
30" Bottom-Freezer
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE
REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM
DOES NOT OPERATE
, May be in defrost cycle when refrigerating system does not operate
for about 45 minutes,
REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
OPERATES FOR LONG
PERIODS OR CYCLES ON
FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
and freezers with more
storage space and a
larger freezer require
more operating time.
They start and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures.)
, Temperature control in the OFF position.
, If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall
outlet.
, The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse
or reset the breaker.
, Turn offthe Sabbath Mode.
, If your control panel says SHO, then your showroom mode
was enabled, To turn this off, hold the ALARM button and (-) pad
simultaneously for 5 seconds,
, Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in, Wait 24 hours
for the refrigerator to completely cool down,
, Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator,
This is normal,
, Door left open or package holding door open.
, Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
, Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Control.
VIBRATION OR RATTLING , Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
(Slight vibration - Anti-tip bracket may be loose.
is normal.) - Unit may not be level.
THUMPING SOUND , This is a normal operating sound.
WHEN CLOSING DOOR , Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound.
OPERATING
SOUNDS
, The variable speed compressor.
, Normal fan air flow--multiple fans blow cold air through the fresh-food
and freezer compartments--other fans cool the compressor.
, The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
, These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
- You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the door closes.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
- A water dripping sound may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
- The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a
gurgling sound like boiling water.
- Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping
or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
- You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is
first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
- The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound 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 refrigerator components.
- Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
- The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with
water.
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