GE ZIK30GNDII - Manual (Page 17)

The Problem Solver
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM • May be in defrost cycle when refrigerating system does not operate
DOES NOT OPERATE for about 45 minutes.
• Temperature control in the OFF position.
• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall
outlet.
• The house fuse is blown/house circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse
or reset the breaker.
• Turn off the Sabbath Mode.
• If your control panel says SHO, then your showroom mode
was enabled. To turn this off, hold the ALARM button and (-) pad
simultaneously for 5 seconds.
• Normal when refrigerator is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours
for the refrigerator to completely cool down.
• Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in refrigerator.
This is normal.
• Door left open or package holding door open.
• Hot weather or frequent door openings. This is normal.
• Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature
Control.
VIBRATION OR RATTLING • Refrigerator may not be properly installed.
(Slight vibration – Anti-tip bracket may be loose.
is normal.) – Unit may not be level.
THUMPING SOUND • This is a normal operating sound.
WHEN CLOSING DOOR
• Closing the door slowly will minimize the sound.
OPERATING • The variable speed compressor.
SOUNDS
• Normal fan air flow—multiple fans blow cold air through the fresh-food
and freezer compartments—other fans cool the compressor.
• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and
energy savings.
• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
– You may hear a whooshing or gurgling sound when the door closes.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
– A water dripping sound may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
– The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a
gurgling sound like boiling water.
– Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping
or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
– You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is
first plugged in or during/after the defrost cycle. 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).
– The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays
activate to control refrigerator components.
– Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
– The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with
water.
30" Bottom-Freezer
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REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
OPERATES FOR LONG
PERIODS OR CYCLES ON
FREQUENTLY
(Modern refrigerators
and freezers with more
storage space and a
larger freezer require
more operating time.
They start and stop
often to maintain
even temperatures.)