GE 197D3354P003 Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Instructions, Problem

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Normal operating sounds.

Instructions

Normal operating sounds.

Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety

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

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.

Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety 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 and 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.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 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 maintenance-free 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.

Before you call for service… 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 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

operate

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator control in

Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a

 

 

 

 

0 (off) position.

temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Rollers need adjusting.

See Rollers.

(slight vibration

 

 

 

is normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GE 197D3354P003 Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips, Instructions