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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Normal operating sounds. Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology. Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. ge.com HUMMM... WHOOSH... s 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. s You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. s 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. s If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs. s The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and energy savings. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS s You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. s The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes). s The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays activate to control refrigerator components. s Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. s After an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. WATER SOUNDS s The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. s Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. s A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. s Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization. For additional information on normal icemaker and dispenser operating sounds, see the About the automatic icemaker and About the ice and water dispenser sections. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 41

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Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation
Instructions
Normal operating sounds.
ge.com
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.
■
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.
■
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.
■
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.