GE 19 Series User Manual

QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLWR
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERA~
MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PENODS
MOTOR STARTS &
STOPS FREQUENTLY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● May be in defrost cycle when motor does not opera$e for about 30 minutia.
● Temperature control in OFF position.
● If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall Qutiet.
* If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to aperate, plug a l~p ma smti
appfiance into the same outlet to d$termine if tiere is a tipped circuit Wer or
burned out fuse.
● Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time,
.
Norrnd when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually reqti$ 24
hours to completely cool
down,
● Large amounts of food placed in retigerator to be cooled or fromn,
● Hot weather-frequent dear apenings.
c Door left open.
● Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to inswctions for use
of Temperature Cantrols.
“ Grille and condenser need cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning page.
● Check Energy-Saving Tips,
● Temperature control starts and stops motor to m#ntain even temperatures,
● If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting soIi@y on the floor attd
front roller screws or hnt levetig legs need adjusting, or floor is W* or uneven.
Refer to Rollers section on Ins~ation Requirement@ paga.
● If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is norrnd.
HOWL OPEMTING SOUNDS
~ese samds are nerd and da nat indimte a need for service.
The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher
pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.
Defrost timer and refrigerator control clicks on and off.
The fan circulating air inside the freezer which keeps the
temperatures throughout.
Water dropping on the defrost heater causing a
sizzfing, hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle.
The flow of refrigerant
tiough the freezer coofing
coil sounds Kke boihg water or a gurghng noise.
Cracking or popping of
coofing coils caused by expansion
with water.
Ethe feeler arm is in the ON (down) ~osition it wifl buzz even ifit has
not yet been hooked up to water. Keeping the
fe~ler arm in the ON (down) position
before it is hooked up to water can damage the
icemaker. To prevent this, raise the
~
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position. This will stop the buzzing.
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fie wund of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icernaker refls.
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GE 19 Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	19 Series
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English