GE 20 manuel dutilisation Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Normal operating sounds.

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM...

WHOOSH...

■The new high efficiency compressor may run faster

 

and longer than your old refrigerator and you may

■

You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.

 

hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while

 

 

This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged

 

it is operating.

 

 

 

in, when the doors are opened frequently or when

■

Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,

 

 

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator

 

 

 

especially when the doors are opened frequently. This

 

or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to

 

means that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to

 

maintain the correct temperatures.

 

prevent freezer burn and improve food preservation.

■

If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may

■

You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.

 

hear the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.

 

 

 

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. ■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal

 

 

 

cooling and energy savings.

CLICKS, POPS,

WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and CHIRPS

 

■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

 

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

■ Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide

 

optimal cooling and energy savings.

■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

defrost cycle.

up to 5 minutes).

■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

■ The electronic control board may cause a clicking

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

sound when relays activate to control refrigerator

the drain pan.

components.

■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and

after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

pressure equalization.

■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking

 

cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into

 

the ice bucket.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Freezer control

• Move the freezer control to a temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

in 0 (off) 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.

 

Refrigerator or freezer

 

Temperature control not set

• See About the controls.

compartment too warm

 

cold enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warm weather or frequent

• Set the temperature control one step colder.

 

 

door openings.

See About the controls.

 

 

Door left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

 

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Contents Refrigerators Model # Serial #Refrigerants Consumer SupportBefore You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportInstructions Installation Instructions Refrigerator Shelves Rearranging the ShelvesTo remove Lift Freezer Pan Freezer ShelvesSpillproof Shelves on some models Adjustable Humidity Crispers and Snack Pan on some modelsTips Consumer Support Crisper RemovalAbout the controls on the refrigerator Startup Steps for Proper Temperature ControlTo Change Temperature Control Setting with Touch Pads Tips About the water filter cartridge. On some modelsAbout the automatic icemaker About the ice and water dispenser. On some models Troubleshooting Tips Installation InstructionsIcemaker Accessory Kit To Use the DispenserCare and cleaning of the refrigerator Clearances Refrigerator LocationRollers Door AlignmentBefore YOU Begin What YOU will NeedRoute the Tubing Shut OFF Main Water Supply Drill the Hole for the ValveFasten the Shutoff Valve Connect the Tubing to ValveStart the Icemaker Turn the Water on AT the Shutoff ValvePlug in the Refrigerator Before you call for service… Normal operating soundsSafety Water spurting from Water in first glass isWater dispenser does DispenserCustomer Warranty What GE Will Not Cover Instructions Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsGE Will Replace General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements Performance Data SheetOperating Specifications Special NoticesConsumer Product Ownership Registration For customers in the United States For customers in CanadaGeneral Electric Company Réfrigérants FonctionnementLa clientèle Installation Service à la clientèle Conseils de dépannageMesures de sécurité Installation des accessoiresService à la clientèle Réarrangement des clayettesClayettes anti-débordements sur certains modèles Installation De dépannageClayette coulissante anti-déversement sur certains modèles Bac à viande transformable sur certains modèlesLes commandes Nécessiter plusieurs ajustementsSécurité La cartouche du filtre à eau. sur certains modèlesMachine à glaçons automatique Mesures dePour utiliser le distributeur Le distributeur d’eau et de glaçons. sur certains modèlesNécessaire de machine à glaçons Verrouillage du distributeurEntretien et nettoyage du réfrigérateur Dégagements Emplacement DU RéfrigérateurAlimentation D’EAU À LA Machine Roulettes DE NivellementAvant DE Commencer CE Dont Vous Aurez BesoinFixez LE Robinet D’ARRÊT Percez UN Trou Pour LE RobinetBranchez LE Tuyau AU Robinet Acheminez LE TuyauMarche Fermez L’EAU AU Niveau DU Robinet D’ARRÊTBranchez Votre Réfrigérateur Mesures de sécurité Fonctionnement Installation Bruits normaux de fonctionnementAvant d’appeler un réparateur… Mesures de sécurité FonctionnementLueur orange dans Creux à l’intérieur La porte ne se refermePas entièrement Le congélateurPar temps humide Consultez Remplacement des ampoulesDe la condensation ’ouverture des portesGarantie DU Client Feuillet de données relatives à la performance CarbofuraneProlongation de garantie Service à la clientèleService de réparations Antes de deshacerse de su viejo refrigerador o congelador Operación InstalaciónServicio al RefrigerantesComo Conectar LA Electricidad OperaciónReubicación de los entrepaños Cómo instalar los accesoriosSeguridad Entrepaños del refrigeradorComo sacar la gaveta preservadora de alimentos SolucionarEntrepaños a prueba de derrames en algunos modelos Contenedor convertible para carnes en algunos modelosPasos de inicio para un correcto control de la temperatura Instalación Servicio al consumidor Solucionar problemasLos controles del refrigerador Necesitar más de un ajusteEl cartucho del filtro de agua. en algunos modelos El dispositivo automático para hacer hieloSolucionar problemas Servicio al consumidorLimpiar el interior Cuidado y limpieza del refrigeradorLimpiar el exterior Atrás del refrigeradorReemplazo de bombillas Preparación para vacacionesEn caso de mudanza Rodillos Ubicación DEL RefrigeradorEspacios Libres Instrucciones para la instalación Alineación DE LAS PuertasAntes DE Iniciar QUÉ NecesitaInstale LA Válvula DE Cierre BienDirija LA Tubería Lave LA TuberíaInicie LA Máquina DE Hielos Conecte LA Tubería AL RefrigeradorConecte EL Refrigerador Sonidos normales de operación Seguridad Operación InstalaciónAntes de solicitar un servicio… Seguridad OperaciónVea Cuidado y limpieza Los cubos tienen malOlor/sabor La puerta no se cierreAbren las puertas No funciona la luz El refrigerador hueleDel refrigerador InteriorPor el período de GE reemplazará Lo que GE no cubriráEspecificaciones de Operación Garantías ampliadas Servicio al consumidor Página Web de GESolicite una reparación Piezas y accesoriosSchedule Service Consumer Support
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