GE GTS18GBSCC Use and Care Manual - Page 15

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Normal operating sounds. ge.com Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. ■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than HUMMM... WHOOSH... 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. ■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the refrigerator is first 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. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS ■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. ■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take 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. WATER SOUNDS ■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may 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. Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Refrigerator does not operate Vibration or rattling (slight vibration is normal) Fresh food or freezer compartment too warm Possible Causes What To Do Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. Temperature control dial in 0 position. • Move the temperature control dial to a temperature setting. Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet. The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. Roller screws or leveling legs • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. need adjusting. Temperature control dial not set cold enough. • See About the temperature control dial. Warm weather or frequent door openings. • Set the temperature control dial one step colder. See About the temperature control dial. Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open. Package blocking air duct in • Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer freezer compartment. compartment. 15