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i3efrigerator does not operate
9 May be in defrost cycle when motor
does not operate for about 30 minutes.
e Temperature control in OFF position.
o If interior light is not on, refrig-
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erator may not be plugged in at wall
receptacle.
o If plug is secure and the refrigerator
still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a
small appliance into the same outlet
to determine if there is a tripped cir-
cuit breaker or burned out fuse.
Motor operates for long periods
e
Modern refrigerators with more stor-
age space and a larger freezer com-
partment require more operating time.
e Normal when refrigerator is first
delivered to your home–usually
requires 24 hours to completely cool
down.
e Large amounts of food placed in
refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
@i-tot weather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
e Temperature controls are set too cold.
Refer to instructions for use of TEM-
PERATURE CONTROLS on page 4.
@Grille and condenser need cleaning.
Refer to page 8.
BCheck ENERGY SAVING Ti PS on
page 5.
Aotorstarts & stops frequently
I Temperature control starts and stops
motor to maintain even temperatures.
‘ibrationor rattling
If refrigerator vibrates, more than
likely it is not resting solidly on the
floor and front roller screws need
adjusting or floor is weak or uneven.
Refer to INSTALLATION on page 3.
If dishes vibrate on shelves, try mov-
ing them. Slight vibration is normal.
Defrost water pan rattling, needs to
be positioned properiy.
Operatingsounds
e
The high speed compressor motor
required to maintain near zero tem-
peratures in the large freezer com-
partment may produce higher sound
levels than your old refrigerator.
o Normal fan air flow—one fan blows
cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments–another fan
cools the compressor motor.
o These NORMAL sounds will also be
heard from time to time:
@Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
@Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
● Temperature control clicks ON or
-OFF.
o Refrigerant boiling or gurgling,
~ Cracking or popping of cooling
coils caused by expansion and
contraction during defrost and
refrigeration following defrost.
e With automatic icemaker, the sound
of cubes droping into the bin and
water running in pipes as icemaker
refills.
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
e
Normal air flow cooling motor.
In the refrigeration process, it is
normal that heat be expelled in the
area under the refrigerator. Some
floor coverings will discolor a: these
normal and safe operating temper-
atures. Your floor covering supplier
should be consulted if you object to
this discoloration.
Fresh food or freezer compartment
temperature too warm
e
Temperature control not set cold
enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS on page 4.
e W/armweather—frequent door
openngs.
e
Door left open for long time.
e Package
may be holding door open.
e package &locking air duct in freezer
compartment.
Foods dry out
t$ Foods not covered,
wrappedor
sealed properly.
folbving:
Frost or Ice crystalson
frozen food
@Door may have been left ajar w pack-
age holding door open,
● Too frequent and too long door
openings.
● Frost within package is normal,
Slow ice
cubefreezing
e
Door may have been ieft ajar,
● Turn temperature of freezer com-
partment coider. Set temperature
controis to “D” and “5.”
Ice cubes have odorltaste
e Old cubes need to be discarded.
@ice storage bin needs to be emptied
and washed.
o Unseaied packages in refrigerator
and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
e interior of refrigerator needs
cieaning—refer to page 9.
hlloistureforms on outside of
refrigerator
e Not
unusual during period of high
humidity.
@
Move the energy saver switch to
the right.
Moisture coiiects inside
e
TOO frequent and too long door
openings.
e in humid weather air carries moisture
into refrigerator when doors are
opened.
Water on the fioor
$3Defrost water pan full, missing or not
in position.
Refrigerator has odor
e Foods with strong odors should be
tightly covered.
@Check for spoiied food.
e ,interior needs cleaning. Refer to
page 9.
e Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
@Keep open box of baking soda in
refrigerator; replace monthly.
RAPID .ELECTRICJ4L DIAGNOSIS.
Your refrigerator is
IF YOU REQUIRE SERVNX, call your General Electric
wired for accurate electrical diagnosis in you; home—
Factory Service Center (see page 12)or a franchised
takes only minutes to check its entire electrical system.
Customer Care” servicer.
No need to unplug, move or unload the refrigerator to
make the diagnosis.
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