GE Monogram All-Refrigerators and All-Freezers owner manual The Problem Solver

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		The Problem Solver
		36” All-Refrigerator and All-Freezer Units
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR/	• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about
FREEZER DOES NOT	45 minutes.
OPERATE	• Temperature control in the OFF position.
	• If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged in
	at wall outlet.
	• The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse
	or reset the breaker.
	• The Sabbath Mode Kit may be installed and operating. Turn off
	the Sabbath Mode device.
MOTOR OPERATES	• Normal when refrigerator/freezer is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours
FOR LONG PERIODS	or the refrigerator/freezer to completely cool down.
OR CYCLES ON AND	• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator/
OFF FREQUENTLY
	freezer. This is normal.
(Modern refrigerators
	• Door left open or package holding door open.
and freezers with more
	• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
storage space and a
larger freezer require	• Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
more operating time.	Control.
They start and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures.)
VIBRATION OR	• Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
OPERATING	• The variable speed compressor motor.
SOUNDS	• Normal fan air flow—multiple fans blow cold air through the fresh food
	and freezer compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.
	• 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 refrigerator.
	– 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 refrigerator is
	first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the
	refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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.

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