GE ZIK30GNDII User Manual

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The Problem Solver

Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM • May be in defrost cycle when refrigerating system does not operate

DOES NOT OPERATE

for about 45 minutes.

• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall

outlet.

• The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse

or reset the breaker.

• Turn off the Sabbath Mode.
• If your control panel says SHO, then your showroom mode

was enabled. To turn this off, hold the ALARM button and (-) pad

simultaneously for 5 seconds.

• Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours

for the refrigerator to completely cool down.

• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator.

This is normal.

• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature

Control.

VIBRATION OR RATTLING • Refrigerator may not be properly installed.

(Slight vibration

– Anti-tip bracket may be loose.

is normal.)

– Unit may not be level.

THUMPING SOUND

• This is a normal operating sound.

WHEN CLOSING DOOR

• Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound.

OPERATING

• The variable speed compressor.

SOUNDS

• Normal fan air flow—multiple fans blow cold air through the fresh-food

and freezer compartments—other fans cool the compressor.

• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and

energy savings.

• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

– You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the door closes.

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

– A water dripping sound may occur during the defrost cycle as ice

melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

– The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a

gurgling sound like boiling water.

– Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping

or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

– You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is

first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. This happens as the

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

– The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when

attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).

– The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays

activate to control refrigerator components.

– Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as

icemaker refills.

– The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with

water.

30" Bottom-Freezer

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REFRIGERATING SYSTEM

OPERATES FOR LONG

PERIODS OR CYCLES ON

FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators

and freezers with more

storage space and a

larger freezer require

more operating time.

They start and stop

often to maintain

even temperatures.)

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