Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service; Normal Operating Sounds - GE 15 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operating sounds.

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.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures even.
Boiling water or a gurgling noise. The flow of refrigerant through the freezer
cooling coils.
Sizzling, hissing or popping sound. Water dropping on the defrost heater during
the defrost cycle.
Cracking or popping sound. Cooling coils expanding and contracting during the
defrosting cycle.
Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
Icemaker (on some models)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If the power
switch is in the I (on) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to
water. Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position before it is hooked up to
water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, move the power switch to the
O (off) position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker
refills.
Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Temperature control dial
in 0 position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Roller screws or leveling legs
need adjusting.
What To Do
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature
setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
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