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Normal operatingsounds, ge.com
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what / hear? Thesesounds are normal
HUMMM,,
--WHOOSH...
m The new high ef_qciency compressor may run fi_ster
and longer than your old ref_igerator and you may
hear a higl>pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
m Sometimes the ref]igerator runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened f]equent/y. This
means that the FrostGuardTM feature is worMng to
prevent f)eezer burn and improve food preservation.
m You mW hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refiigerator
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
m You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
ref_igerator cools to the correct temperature.
m Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
m The compressor may cause a clicMng or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
m The electronic control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate to control ref_igerator
cotllponents.
m Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defiost can cause a cracking or popping
sottnd.
m
On models with an icemakm; after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIRl
m You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the ref}igerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened f?equently or when
a large amount of food is added to the refiigerator
or f?eezer comparmlents. The rims are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
m If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may
hear the rims come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
m The rims change speeds in order to provide opdmal
cooling and energ9, savings.
m You may hear the fans running af*er selecting one
of the CustomCooY%ettings.
m The flow of refligerant through the fleezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
m Water dropping on the def?ost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the
def?ost cycle.
m A water dripping noise may occur during the def}ost
cycle as ice melts f_om the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
m Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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