Normal Operatingsounds - GE GSH25JSRISS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem
refrigerators
have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
• The new high efficienc) compressor ma)
Hm faster
and hmger than wmr old refl'igerator and wm may
hear a high-i)itched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes the reiiigerator runs tor an extended period,
especially when the doox_ are opened ti'equently. This
means that the
FrostGuarg"
feature is working to
prevent fl'eezer burn and improve tood preservation.
• Y)m may hear a whooshing sound when the (loox_ close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the reli_igeratox:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or i)oi)ping sotmds when the
refl'igerator is first plugged in. This hal)pens as the
refl'igerator cools to the correct temperature.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sotmd when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
• The electronic control board may catxse a clicking
sound when relays activate to control refrigerator
coI/ll)OIleIltS,
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and atter defrost can cause a cracking or i)oi)ping
sound.
• On models with an icemakex; atter an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIR!
• You mav hear the tans spinning at high speeds.
This hal)pens when the reti'igerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened ti'equently or when
a large aXllOtXXltof tood is added to the refrigerator
or ti'eezer compartments. The tans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
• If either door is open fin" over 3 minutes, you may
hear the tans come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and enexgy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gm'gling noise like boiling water,
• _A'ater dropping on the defl'ost heater can cause a
sizzling, i)oi)ping or buzzing sound dm'ing the
defrost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts ti'om the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door mav cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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