Normal Operating Sounds; Troubleshooting Tips - GE TBX18SABKLAA Owner's Manual

Normal operatingsounds.
Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen,
you may want to place a piece of rubber-backed carpet under
the refrigerator to reduce noise.
air inside the freezer which keeps the temperatures even.
water or a gurgling noise. The flow of refrigerant through the freezer
cooling coils.
or popping sound. Water dropping on the defrost heater
during the defrost cycle.
or popping sound. Cooling coils expanding and contracting during
the defrosting cycle.
as it melts from the evaporator and flows to the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
Icemaker (on some models)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills with water. If the
feeler arm is in the ON (down) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been
hooked up to water. Keeping the feeler arm in the ON (down) position
before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker. To prevent this,
raise the feeler ann to the STOP (up) position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
These sounds are normal and
are due mostly to highly efficient
operation.
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.
Possible Causes
Refxigerator in defirost cycle.
Temperature control dial
in OFFposltion.
Refrigerator is tnapingged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Roller screws or leveling legs
need adjusting.
What To Do
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature
setting.
• hlsh the plug completely into the outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
• See Rollers and LevelingLegs.
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