Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service; Normal Operating Sounds - GE 16 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación

Normal operating sounds.

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Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
compressor may run
faster and longer than
your old refrigerator and
you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound
while it is operating.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
up to 5 minutes).
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you
may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibration or rattling (slight
vibration is normal)
Fresh food or freezer
compartment too warm
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HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
Temperature control dial
in OFF position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Energy Smart™ feature is
altering refrigerator performance
Roller screws or leveling legs
need adjusting.
Temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.
Energy Smart™ feature is
altering refrigerator performance
You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds.
plugged in, when the doors are opened
frequently or when
a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the correct
temperatures.
WATER SOUNDS
make 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 as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
equalization.
For additional information on normal
icemaker operating sounds, see the
About the automatic icemaker section.
What To Do
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature
setting.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• Wait about 2 hours for normal operation to continue
• See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
• See About the temperature control dial.
• Set the temperature control dial one step colder.
See About the temperature control dial.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
compartment.
• See About Energy Smart™ Models
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