GE GTS16DTHWW Use and Care Manual - Page 15
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Normal operating sounds. 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. 15