GE 15 - Manual (Page 25)

Consumer Support
Troubleshooting T
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
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Normal operating sounds.
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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.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures even.
Boiling water or a gurgling noise. The flow of refrigerant through the freezer
cooling coils.
Sizzling, hissing or popping sound. Water dropping on the defrost heater
during the defrost cycle.
Cracking or popping sound. Cooling coils expanding and contracting during
the defrosting cycle.
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 ON position it will buzz even if it has not yet been
hooked up to water. Keeping the power switch in the ON position before it is
hooked up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, move the
power switch to the OFF position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
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
Temperature control dial • Move the temperature control dial to a temperature
in 0 position. 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 Roller screws or leveling legs • See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
(slight vibration need adjusting.
is normal)
These sounds are normal and
are due mostly to highly efficient
operation.