GE 18 Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips

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Normal operating sounds.

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.

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Possible CausesWhat To DoRefrigerator in defrost cycle. Evaporator Fan. You may hear air being forced through the cabinet by the fan.

• Wait about 45 minutes for defrost cycle to end.Control in OFF position.• Move the control to a temperature setting. Evaporator. The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.

Refrigerator is unplugged.• Push the plug completely into the outlet.The fuse is blown/circuit 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.

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.breaker is tripped.Rollers need adjusting. 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.

Manual background Water Pan. Water may be heard running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

Manual backgroundManual backgroundManual background Compressor. Modern, high efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models. The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound.

Manual backgroundManual backgroundManual background Condenser Fan. You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the fan.

Consumer Support 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 CausesWhat To Do

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator does not

 

Refrigerator in defrost cycle.Wait about 45 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

operate

 

 

 

 

Control in OFF position.Move the control to a temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator is unplugged.Push the plug completely into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuitReplace fuse or reset the breaker.

 

 

breaker is tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

 

Rollers need adjusting.

See Preparing to Install the Refrigerator.

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GE 18 Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety