GE Profile 162D9617P008 Owner's Manual

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Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsNormal operating sounds.Depending 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 new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher pitch humor pulsating sound while operating.Defrost timer and refrigerator control click on and off.The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the temperaturesthroughout.Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or poppingsound during the defrost cycle.The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils sounds like boilingwater or a gurgling noise.Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contractionduring defrost and refrigeration following defrost.Water dripping as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain panduring the defrost cycle.IcemakerThe icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If the feelerarm is in theON (down) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked upto water. Keeping the feeler arm in theON (down) position before it is hooked upto water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this, raise the feeler arm to theSTOP (up) 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 Freezer control inOFF or • Move the freezer control to a temperature setting.position.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 Rollers need adjusting. • SeeLeveling Rollers.(slight vibrationis normal)These sounds are normaland are due mostly to highlyefficient operation.29