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Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com 1HZHUUHIULJHUDWRUVVRXQGGLȺHUHQWIURPROGHUUHIULJHUDWRUV0RGHUQUHIULJHUDWRUVKDYHPRUHIHDWXUHVDQGXVH newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. 7KHQHZKLJKHȻFLHQF\ compressor may run faster and longer than HUMMM... WHOOSH... your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. 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. 7KLVKDSSHQVZKHQWKHUHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVW 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. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the UHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVWSOXJJHGLQ7KLVKDSSHQVDVWKH 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). Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. WATER SOUNDS 7KHÀRZRIUHIULJHUDQWWKURXJKWKHIUHH]HUFRROLQJFRLOVPD\ 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. Service. Before you call for service, review the detailed troubleshooting tips in the Owner's manual. If needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling 800.GECARES 800.432.2737. In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344. Truth or Myth Truth or Myth? Answer The automatic ice maker in my refriger- MYTH ator will produce ice when the refrigerator is plugged in to a power receptacle. I will never see frost inside the freezer compartment . MYTH Explanation The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker must be turned on. Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after the water line is connected and water is turned on. The ice maker can be turned off by switching it to the OFF position. The freezer must be 15 degrees or colder before the icemaker will produce ice. Please allow at least 24 hours for the refrigerator to pull down and the unit's temperature to stabilize. Frost inside the freezer typically indicates that the door is not properly sealed, or has been left open. If frost is found, clear the frost using a plastic spatula and towel, then check to ensure that no food packages or containers are preventing the freezer door from closing. To help reduce to the potential for frost please make sure there is proper clearance to the air supply and vents in the freezer to improve circulation. Always cover food before loading into the refrigerator, moisture from open containers can add to the frost load. 17