Problem Solver - GE 21 Owner's Manual

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PROBLEM
WINE RESERVE DOES
NOT OPERATE
REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
OPERATES FOR LONG
PERIODS OR CYCLES ON
AND OFF 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.)
VIBRATION OR RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
THUMPING SOUND
WHEN CLOSING DOOR
OPERATING
SOUNDS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• May be in defrost cycle when refrigerating system does not operate
for about 45 minutes.
• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, wine reserve 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 off the 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 wine reserve is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours
for the unit to completely cool down.
• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in drawers.
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.
• Wine reserve may not be properly installed.
– Anti-tip bracket may be loose.
– Unit may not be level.
• This is a normal operating sound.
• Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound.
• The variable speed compressor.
• Normal fan air flow—multiple fans blow cold air through the wine
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 wine reserve.
– 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 wine reserve is
first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the
unit 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 wine reserve 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.
The Problem Solver
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