Problem Solver - GE Monogram ZIS36N Use And Care Manual

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
OPERATING
SOUNDS
FOODS DRY OUT
FRESH FOOD
OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
QUESTIONS?
POSSIBLE CAUSE
May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
Temperature control is in OFF position.
If the interior light is not on, the refrigerator may not be plugged in at the
wall outlet.
If the plugs are secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp into
the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
require more operating time.
Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
Hot weather—frequent door openings.
Door left open.
Temperature controls are set too cold.
Condenser needs cleaning.
Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor. The
front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Adjust levelers or
call your installer.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
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.
Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
Temperature control not set cold enough.
Warm weather—frequent door openings.
Door left open for too long a time.
Package may be holding door open.