GE 22 Owner's Manual And Installation page 30

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
--HUMMM...
WHOOSH
[] The new high efficiency compressor may run faster [] You may hear
and longer than your old refrigerator and you may
hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is
operating,
[] Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened frequently, This
means that the Frost Gu_rd_Mfeature is working to
prevent freezer burn and improve food preservation,
[] You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close,
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator,
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKSand 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,
[] Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings,
[] 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,
[] On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
bucket,
[]
[]
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,
WATER SOUNDS
6
[] 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,
3O