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i3efrigeratordoes not operate
9May be in defrost cycle when motor
does not operate for about 30 minutes.
eTemperature control in OFF position.
oIf interior light is not on, refrig- ‘..
erator may not be plugged in at wall
receptacle.
oIf plug is secure and the refrigerator
still fails to operate, plug alamp or a
small appliance into the same outlet
to determine if there is atripped cir-
cuit breaker or burned out fuse.
Motor operates for long periods
eModern refrigerators with more stor-
age space and a larger freezer com-
partment require more operating time.
eNormal when refrigerator is first
delivered to your home–usually
requires 24 hours to completely cool
down.
eLarge amounts of food placed in
refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
@i-tot weather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
eTemperature 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 TiPS on
page 5.
Aotorstarts &stops frequently
ITemperature 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
eThe 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.
oNormal fan air flow—one fan blows
cold air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments–another fan
cools the compressor motor.
oThese 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.
oRefrigerant boiling or gurgling,
~Cracking or popping of cooling
coils caused by expansion and
contraction during defrost and
refrigeration following defrost.
eWith automatic icemaker, the sound
of cubes droping into the bin and
water running in pipes as icemaker
refills.
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
eNormal 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
eTemperature control not set cold
enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS on page 4.
eW/armweather—frequent door
openngs.
eDoor left open for long time.
ePackage may be holding door open.
epackage &locking air duct in freezer
compartment.
Foods dry out
t$ Foods not covered, wrappedor
sealed properly.
folbving:
Frostor Ice crystalson
frozen food
@Door may have been left ajar wpack-
age holding door open,
●Too frequent and too long door
openings.
●Frost within package is normal,
Slow ice cubefreezing
eDoor may have been ieft ajar,
●Turn temperature of freezer com-
partment coider. Set temperature
controis to “D” and “5.”
Ice cubes have odorltaste
eOld cubes need to be discarded.
@ice storage bin needs to be emptied
and washed.
oUnseaied packages in refrigerator
and/or freezer compartments may be
transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
einterior of refrigerator needs
cieaning—refer to page 9.
hlloistureforms on outside of
refrigerator
eNot unusual during period of high
humidity.
@Move the energy saver switch to
the right.
Moisture coiiects inside
eTOO frequent and too long door
openings.
ein 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
eFoods with strong odors should be
tightly covered.
@Check for spoiied food.
e,interior needs cleaning. Refer to
page 9.
eDefrost water pan needs cleaning.
@Keep open box of baking soda in
refrigerator; replace monthly.
RAPID .ELECTRICJ4L DIAGNOSIS. Yourrefrigerator is IF YOU REQUIRE SERVNX, call your General Electric
wired for accurateelectrical diagnosis in you; home— Factory Service Center (see page12)or afranchised
takes only minutes to check its entire electrical system. Customer Care” servicer.
No need to unplug, move or unload the refrigerator to
makethe diagnosis.
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