Normal Operating Conditions - GE PSB42 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Normal Operating Conditions.

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.
Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended
period, especially when the doors are opened
improve food preservation.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
refrigerator.
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.
Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
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.
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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
maintain the correct temperatures.
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
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
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
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