GE Monogram Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators - Manuel (Page 15)

The Problem Solver
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
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Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR • May be in defrost cycle when compressor does not operate for about
DOES NOT OPERATE 30 minutes.
• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet.
• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset
the breaker.
MOTOR OPERATES • Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the
FOR LONG PERIODS refrigerator to completely cool down.
OR CYCLES ON AND
• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator.
OFF FREQUENTLY
This is normal.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature controls set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Controls.
VIBRATION OR • Level the refrigerator. See Installation Instructions.
RATTLING
(Slight vibration
is normal.)
OPERATING • Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the fresh food
SOUNDS and freezer compartments—another fan cools the condenser area
behind the grille panel.
• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
• Defrost water dripping.
• 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.
• The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills
with water.
DOOR NOT CLOSING • Refrigerator not level. See Installation Instructions.
PROPERLY
• Package holding door open.
FRESH FOOD • Temperature controls not set cold enough. See Temperature
OR FREEZER Controls.
COMPARTMENT
• Warm weather or frequent door openings.
TOO WARM
• Door left open for long time.
• Package may be holding door open.
(Modern refrigerators
with more storage
space and a larger
freezer require more
operating time. They
start and stop often
to maintain even
temperatures.)