Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsInstallation Instructions25Normal operating sounds.www.GEAppliances.comDepending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen,you may want to place a piece of rubber-backed carpet underthe 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 freezercooling coils.Sizzling, hissing or popping sound. Water dropping on the defrost heaterduring the defrost cycle.Cracking or popping sound. Cooling coils expanding and contracting duringthe defrosting cycle.Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain panduring the defrost cycle.Icemaker (on some models)The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If thepower switch is in theON position it will buzz even if it has not yet beenhooked up to water. Keeping the power switch in theON position before it ishooked up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, move thepower switch to theOFF position. This will stop the buzzing.The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes asicemaker refills.Before you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service.ProblemPossible CausesWhat To DoRefrigerator 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 temperaturein0 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 • SeeRollers and Leveling Legs.(slight vibration need adjusting.is normal)These sounds are normal andare due mostly to highly efficientoperation.