GE 24 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips

SafetyInstructions

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.

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These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation.

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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.

Troubleshooting Tips

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 operate

Refrigerator in defrost cycle.	• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
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.

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Vibration or rattling Rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.

(slight vibration is normal)

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