GE PDS20MFW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsNormal operating sounds.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.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 faster and longerthan your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitchedhum or pulsating sound while it is operating. You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This isdue to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happenswhen the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors areopened frequently or when a large amount of food is added tothe refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helpingto maintain the correct temperatures. The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal coolingand energy savings.CLICKS, POPS,CRACKS and SNAPS You may hear cracking or popping sounds when therefrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigeratorcools to the correct temperature. The freezer control will click when starting or stopping thecompressor. Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle. Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and afterdefrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, youmay hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. On models with a dispenser, during water dispense, youmay hear the water lines move at initial dispense and afterdispenser button is released.WATER SOUNDS The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils maymake a gurgling noise like boiling water. Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle asice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressureequalization.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.operateControl 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.34