GE 25, Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM

REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT OPERATE

MOTOR OPERATES
FOR LONG PERIODS

MOTOR STARTS &

STOPS FREQUENTLY

VIBRATION OR
RATTLING

OPERATING
SOUNDS

HOT AIR FROM
BOTTOM OF
REFRIGERATOR

FOODS DRY OUT

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.

. Temperature control in OFF position.

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If interior 1 

 is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet.

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If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fai I

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to operate, plug a lamp or a small

appliance into the same outlet to determine if there is a tripped circuit breaker or
burned out fuse.

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Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer compartment

require more operating time.

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Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home—usually requires 24 hours

to completely cool down.

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Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.

. Hot weather—freque   door openings.

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Door left open.

. Temperature controls are set too cold.

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Grille and condenser need cleaning.

. Check Energy-Saving Tips.

. Temperature control starts 

 stops motor to maintain even temperatures.

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If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly on the 

 The front

roller screws need adjusting, or 

 is weak or uneven. Refer to the Roller section.

. If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.

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The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in

the large freezer compartment 

 produce higher sound levels than your

old refrigerator.

. Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments—-another fan cools the compressor motor.

. These NORMAL sounds 

   also be heard from time to time:

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Defrost timer switch   icks at defrost.

. Defrost water dripping.

 Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.

. Refrigerant boiling or 

. Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defrost and refrigeration following defrost.

 Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills.

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Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be

expelled in the area under the refrigerator. Some 

 coverings will discolor at these

normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.

 Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.