Normal Operating Sounds - GE GSH22JFTDWW Owner's Manual

Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators ha ve
more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
• The new high efticiency comi)ressor may iun faster
and hmger than w)ur old refl'igerator and wm may
hear a high-i)itched hmn or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes tile refl'igerator runs t0r an extended period,
especially when the cleon5 are opened ti'equentl}: This
means that tile Frost GuardT"teatm'e is working to
prevent Ii'eezer burn and improve t0od preservation.
• 54m may hear a whooshing so/md when the (loo_s close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the reli_igerato_:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or i)oi)ping so/mds when tile
refrigerator is first plugged in. This hal)pens as tile
reflJgerator cools to the correct
teli/l)eYattu'e.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chiq}ing
sotmd when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
• Tile electronic control board may cause a clicking
so/md when relays activate to cm{trol refrigerator
COlnl)oIleIltS.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils dm'ing and
alier defl'ost can cause a cracking or i)oi)ping sound.
• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIRl
•
You mav
hear tile rims splinting at high speeds.
This hai_pens when the refrigerator is first i_lugged
in, when the doors are opened fl'equently or when
a large alllOtUlt of food is added to tile reli'igerator
or freezer compartments. Tile fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
• If either door is open fi)r over 3 minutes, you may
hear tile rims come on in order to cool tile light bulbs.
• Tile rims change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings,
WATERSOUNDS
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• Tile flow of refl'igerant through tile fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gm'gling noise like boiling water.
• Water dropping on tile deli'ost heater can cause a
sizzling, I)oI)ping or buzzing sotuld during tile
defrost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occm" dm'ing the defl'ost
cycle as ice melts fl'om the ewq)orator and flows into
tile drain pan.
• Closing tile door may cause a gm'gling SOtlild due to
pressure equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator
in defrost
cycle.
* Wait ab()t/t 30 minutes fl)r deft'()st cycle to end.
operate
Freezer control * Move the ti'eezer control to a temperature settiug.
in 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged, * Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit * Replace fl/se or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature
control
not
set
* See About the controls.
compartment too warm
cold enough.
WaJcln weather or frequent * Set the telllj)el'ntt/l'e coutl'ol ()lie step coldel:
door
openhLgs.
See About the controls.
Door left open. * Check to see it l/ackage is holding door ol/en.
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