GE Bottom Mount Built-In Refrigerators Use And Care Manual page 16

Questions?
PROBLEM
Use this
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
problem
solver!
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 and stop often to
maintain even
temperatures.)
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
OPERATING
SOUNDS
DOOR NOT CLOSING • Refrigerator not level. See Leveling.
PROPERLY
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TOO WARM
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The Problem Solver
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30
minutes.
• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet.
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
• 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 controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Controls.
• Condenser needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.
• See Leveling.
• The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero
temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher
sound levels than your old refrigerator.
• Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator
and freezer compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.
• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
• Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
• Defrost water dripping.
• Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
• Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
• Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and
contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
• Temperature controls not set cold enough. See Temperature
Controls.
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
Bottom Mount Refrigerator