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Normal operatingsounds, www.GEAppliances.com
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
• The new high eflicienc) colni)ressor nm) iun faster
and hmger than your old refl'igerator and wm may
hear a high-l)itched hmn or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes the reflJgerator runs tot an extended period,
especially when the doms are opened fl'equently. This
means that the Frost Guarff" featm'e is working to
prevent fl'eezer bm'n and improve tood preservation.
• Ybu may hear a whooshing sotmd when the doo_s close.
This is due to pressm'e equalizing within the reti_igerato_:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or i)oi)ping sotmds when the
refl'igerator is first plugged in. This hal)pens as the
refl'igerator cools to the correct temperature.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sotmd 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 refl'igerator
COi/lpoileilts,
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils dm'ing
and atier defl'ost can cause a cracking or I)opping
sotmd.
• On models with an icemaker, alter an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIR!
• You mav hear the rims spinning at high speeds.
This hal)pens when the reti'igerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened ti'equently or when
a large alllOtlllt of tood is added to the refrigerator
or ti'eezer compartments. The tans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatm'es.
• If either door is open tot over 3 minutes, you may
hear the rims come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
• The rims change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
• _'ater dropping on the defl'ost heater can cause a
sizzling, i)oi)ping or buzzing sound dm'ing the
defrost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts fl'om the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sotmd due to
pressure equalization.
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