Normal Operating Conditions - GE Profile PYE22PSKSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operating conditions.

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 and
longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
After dispensing ice, a motor will close the ice chute
to keep warm room air from entering the ice bucket,
maintaining ice at a freezing temperature.
The hum of the motor closing the ice chute is normal, shortly after
dispensing ice.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5
minutes).
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
After dispensing ice, a motor will close the ice chute
to keep warm room air from entering the ice bucket,
maintaining ice at a freezing temperature.
START UP COOLING
It can take up to 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer
temperatures to match the display. During that time
refrigerator and freezer door openings should be minimized.
TIPS
Freezer cools first.
Refrigerator compartment cools last; it may take several
hours after the freezer.
Turning off ice maker makes both fresh food and freezer
cool faster.
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 or freezer
compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
WATER SOUNDS
The flow of refrigerant through the 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.
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