GE OPAL01GEPKT Owner's Manual page 15

Normal Operating Sounds
Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar. Most of these sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the
floor, walls, and countertops can amplify these sounds. The following describes the sounds that may be new to you
and what may be creating them.
■ W HIR - When Opal is first turned on, you may notice
the condenser fan spinning.
■ B UZZ - When the water pump first turns on, it may be
dry and slightly noisy. Once it is filled with water, the
noise reduces significantly.
■ R ATTLE - Rattling noises may be produced from the
flow of the refrigerant. These noises should reduce
significantly once the refrigerant system has stabilized.
■ G URGLE - When the refrigerant system shuts off, there
may be a brief gurgle as the refrigerant stops flowing.
■ H UM - The compressor is a motor. It produces a low
Radio Frequency Interference
This product has been tested and found to comply
with the limits set forth in Title 47 CFR Part 15 - Radio
Frequency Devices. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. This product generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. If this product
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by unplugging Opal,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
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toned humming sound while it is running.
■ C LICK - As nugget ice is produced, it drops into the ice
drawer. The first nuggets produced are the loudest, as
they impact the bottom of the ice bin. As the bin fills,
this noise reduces significantly.
■ S QUEAK – When Opal is in need of defrosting, it may
start to squeak as ice starts to build up around the
mechanisms. The defost cycle is automatic, and may
take 30-45 minutes. During this time, the front button
won't respond.
■ R eorient or relocate the TV or radio antennas.
■ I ncrease the distance between the product and TV or
radio.
■ P lug Opal into a separate outlet from a radio or TV.
The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with other antennas or transmitters.
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