Normal Operating Sounds - GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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 efficiency conq)ressor
may I1m faster
and hmger than your old refi'igerator and you may
hear a high-i)itched lmm oi" pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes tile reti_igerator runs tot an extended period,
especially when the dooi5 are opened ti'equently. This
means
that tile Frost GuardT"feature
is working to
prevent fl'eezer burn and iinprove toed i)reservation.
• Yi)u ulay hear a whooshing sound when the (looi_ close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the reii_igeratoL
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or poi)ping sounds when tile
refrigerator is first plugged in. This hal)pens as tile
reflJgerator cools to the correct
teu/l)eYattu'e.
• Electronic danq)ers click open and closed to provide
optinml cooling and energy savings,
• Tile compressor may cause a clicking or chiq_ing
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
• Tile electronic control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate to cm{trol refrigerator
coInl)OIleIltS.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can catise a cracking or i)oi)ping sotuld.
• On models with an icemakei; after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIRl
• You mav hear the rims spinning at high speeds.
This hal)pens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened fl'equently oi" when
a laige aulotult of food is added to the refi'igerator
or freezer cmni)artments. Tile rims 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 optinml
cooling and energy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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• Tile flow of refl'igerant through tile fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water,
• Water dropping on the defl'ost heater can cause a
sizzling, I)oI)ping or buzzing sotuld during tile
defr(>st cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during tile defl'ost
cycle as ice melts fl'om the ewq)orator and flows into
tile drain pan.
• Closing tile door may cause a gurgling sotuld 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.
• Writ ab()ut 30 minutes fl)i" deft'()st cycle to end.
operate
Freezer control • Move the ti'eezer control to a lower ten)l/erature setting.
in 0 (Off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug c()mllletely imo the ot/t]et.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fl/se o1" reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature control not set • See
About the controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent " Set the temj_erature control one step col(lel;
door
opelfings.
See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
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