GE Monogram ZISB36D Questions?, Use This Problem Solver, Temperature control is in OFF position

		QUESTIONS?
	USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR		● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.
DOES NOT OPERATE		● Temperature control is in OFF position.
		● If the interior light is not on, the refrigerator may not be plugged in at the
		wall outlet.
		● If the plugs are secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp into
		the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse.
MOTOR OPERATES		● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
FOR LONG PERIODS		require more operating time.
		● Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires
		24 hours to completely cool down.
		● Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
		● Hot weather—frequent door openings.
		● Door left open.
		● Temperature controls are set too cold.
		● Condenser needs cleaning.
MOTOR STARTS &		● Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
STOPS FREQUENTLY
VIBRATION OR		● If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor. The
RATTLING		front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Adjust levelers or
		call your installer.
		● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
OPERATING		● The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures
SOUNDS		in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old
		refrigerator.
		● Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
		compartments—another fan cools the compressor motor.
		● These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
		● Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
		● Defrost water dripping.
		● Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
		● Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
		● Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
		during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
		● Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.
FOODS DRY OUT		● Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
FRESH FOOD		● Temperature control not set cold enough.
OR FREEZER		● Warm weather—frequent door openings.
COMPARTMENT
		● Door left open for too long a time.
TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM		● Package may be holding door open.

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