GE 200D8074P036 - Manual (Page 27)

Normal operating sounds.
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Newer refrigerators sound different from older
refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features
and use newer technology.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster
and longer than your old refrigerator and you may
hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
■ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This
means that the Frost Guard
™ feature is working to prevent
freezer burn and improve food preservation.
■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,
when the doors are opened frequently or when a large
amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
■ If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear
the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator 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
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.
■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
bucket.
WATER SOUNDS
■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cycle.
■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
For additional information on normal
icemaker and dispenser operating sounds,
see the About the automatic icemaker
and About the ice and water dispenser
sections.
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