GE 49-6514 - Manual (Page 12)

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j PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
1 REFRIGERATOR
1 DOES NOT OPERATE
« May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 35 minutes,
® Temperature control in OFF position,
« If interior light is not on, refrigerator not be plugged in at wall outlet.
• If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a small
appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.
1 MOTOR OPERATES
1 FOR LONG PERIODS
• Modem refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment
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. Refer to instmetions for use of TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS on page 5. H
® Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 11. *
® Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS on page 2.
1 MOTOR STARTS &
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STOPS FREQUENTLY
® Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
1 VIBRATION OR
RATTLING
® If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor and front
roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven. Refer to ROLLERS
On
page 4.
® If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
1 OPERATING
SOUNDS
® The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures 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.
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® Defrost water dripping.
® Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
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® Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
® With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.
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