GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.comBefore you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts onthe following pages first and you may not need to callfor service.Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.HUMMM...WHOOSH... The new high efficiency compressor may run fasterand longer than your old refrigerator and you mayhear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound whileit is operating. You may hear a whooshing sound when thedoors close. This is due to pressure equalizing withinthe refrigerator. You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,when the doors are opened frequently or when a largeamount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezercompartments. The fans are helping to maintain thecorrect temperatures. The fans change speeds in order to provide optimalcooling and energy savings.CLICKS, POPS,CRACKS and SNAPS You may hear cracking or popping sounds whenthe refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens asthe refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. The freezer control will click when starting or stoppingthe compressor. Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle. Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during andafter defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the icebucket. On models with a dispenser, during water dispense,you may hear the water lines move at initial dispenseand after dispenser button is released.WATER SOUNDS The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coilsmay make a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause asizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrostcycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrostcycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows intothe drain pan. Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due topressure equalization.Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.Problem Possible Causes What To DoRefrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.operate Control in 0 (off) position. • Move the control to a temperature 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 Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Level the Refrigerator.(slight vibrationis normal)For additional information on normalicemaker operating sounds, see theAbout the automatic icemaker section.33Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions InstallationInstructions