GE 14 Use And Care Manual With Installation Instructions

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Contents

QUESTIONS?USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVERPROBLEMREFRIGERATORDOES NOT OPERA~MOTOR OPERATESFOR LONG PERIODSMOTOR STARTS &STOPS FREQUENTLYVIBRATION ORRATTLINGOPERATINGSOUNDSFOODS DRY OUTPOSSIBLE CAUSEc May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.l Temperature control in OFF position.l If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.l If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a smallappliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker orburned out fuse.l Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartmentrequire more operating time.llllllNormal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires24 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 control is set too cold,Grille and condenser need cleaning.l Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.l If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor.The front leveling legs need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven.Refer to Rollers/Leveling Legs.. If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.lllThe high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperaturesin the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your oldrefrigerator.Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezercompartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:l Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.l Defrost water dripping.l Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.l Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.“ Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contractionduring defrost and refrigeration following defrost.l Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.l Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.(continued next puge)19