GE Built-In 36?Single Door Refrigerators Owner's Manual

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The Problem SolverRefrigerator/Freezer16Questions?Use thisproblemsolver!PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEREFRIGERATOR/ • May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for aboutFREEZER DOES NOT 30 minutes.OPERATE • Temperature control in the OFF position.• If interior light is not on, refrigerator/freezer may not be plugged inat wall outlet.• The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or resetthe breaker.MOTOR OPERATES • Normal when refrigerator/freezer is first plugged in. Wait 24 hoursFOR LONG PERIODS or the refrigerator/freezer to completely cool down.OR CYCLES ON AND • Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator/OFF FREQUENTLY freezer. 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 TemperatureControl.• Condenser needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.VIBRATION OR • See Leveling.RATTLING(Slight vibrationis normal.)OPERATING • The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zeroSOUNDS temperatures in the large freezer may produce higher sound levelsthan your old refrigerator/freezer.• Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air throughrefrigerator/freezer—another fan cools the compressor motor.• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:• Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.• Defrost water dripping.• Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.• Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.• Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion andcontraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes asicemaker refills.DOOR NOT CLOSING • Refrigerator/freezer not level. See Leveling.PROPERLYREFRIGERATOR/ • Temperature control not set cold enough. See TemperatureFREEZER Control.TOO WARM • Warm weather or frequent door openings.• Door left open for long time.• Package may be holding door open.(Modern refrigeratorsand freezers with morestorage space and alarger freezer requiremore operating time.They start and stopoften to maintain eventemperatures.)