GE 197D3351P003 Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Instructions, Problem

Models: 197D3351P003

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Normal operating sounds.

Instructions

Normal operating sounds.

Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety

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

The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.

Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures throughout.

Consumer Support TroubleshootingBefore you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsProblem Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or popping Possible CausesWhat To DoManual backgroundManual backgroundManual background sound during the defrost cycle.

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils sounds like boiling water or a gurgling noise.

Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

Icemaker (on some models)

The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If the power switch is in the l (on) position, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the power switch in the l (on) position before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, set the power switch to the O (off) position. This will stop the buzzing.

The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

 

Front rollers need adjusting.

See Rollers.

(slight vibration

 

 

 

is normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GE 197D3351P003 Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Consumer Support Troubleshooting, Instructions