GE 24 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips
Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips
Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions
Operating 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.
Icemaker (on some models).
Occasionally you will hear ice cubes dropping
into the ice bin. If this is your first icemaker, you’ll hear occasional sounds
that may be unfamiliar. They are normal icemaking sounds and are not a
cause for concern.
Evaporator Fan.
You may hear air being forced through the cabinet by the fan.
Evaporator.
The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a
boiling or gurgling sound.
Defrost Heater.
During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the heater may
cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may occur
and the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
Cold Control & Defrost Timer.
These parts can produce a snapping sound when
turning the refrigerator on or off. The timer also produces a sound similar to
an electric clock.
Plastic Liner.
Cracking or popping sounds due to expansion of the
plastic liner.
Water Valve (on models equipped with an automatic icemaker).
When the
icemaker fills with water, a buzzing sound and running water will be heard.
Water Pan.
Water may be heard running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
Compressor.
Modern, high efficiency compressors operate much faster
than older models. The compressor may have a high pitched hum or
pulsating sound.
Condenser Fan.
You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the fan.
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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 Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Fresh food control in
OFF
Move the fresh food control to a temperature setting.
position.
Refrigerator is unplugged. Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling
Rollers need adjusting. See
Rollers.
(slight vibration
is normal)
These sounds are normal
and are due mostly to highly
efficient operation.
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