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

Normal o perating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have
more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear?Thesesoundsare normal
HUMMM,,,
--WHOOSH,,,
[] Tile new high efficiency coinpressor mav run thster and
longer than your old refrigerator and you mav hear a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
[] Sometimes the refrigerator runs fl0r an extended period,
espedall v when the doors are opened frequen@ This means
that the
Frost
GuardTMfeamre is working to prevent freezer
burn and improve flood presen'ation.
[] _}0u mav hear a whooshing sound when the doors dose. This
is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
WHIR./
[] _)0u mav hear tile thns spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,
when tile doors are opened frequently or when
a large alnount of flood is added to tile refrigerator or
freezer COlnpartlnents. The fans are helping to maintain
the correct telnperatures.
[] If either door is open fl0r over 3 minutes, you mav hear the
tC.tllS COllle oil in order to cool the light bullos.
[] The thns change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
CLICKS, P OPS,
CRACKS andCHIRPS
[] _}0u mav hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
WATER S OUNDS
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refrigerator cools to tile correct teinperature.
[] Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energv savings.
[] The COlnpressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
when attelnpting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
[] The electronic control board mav cause a clicking sound
when relays activate to control refrigerator COlnponents.
[] Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
[] On models with an icelnaker, after an icelnaking cycle,
you mav hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
[] Tile flow of refrigerant through tile freezer cooling coils
mav 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 mav occur during the defrost cycle
as ice mehs from tile ewqoorator and flows into tile drain
pall.
[] Closing the door mav cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
Beforeyoucallfor 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. - 1\hit about 30 minutes fl)r defrost cvde to end.
operate
Freezer control • Move the freezer control to a lower temperature setting
in 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged, o Push the ph N completelv into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator or freezer
Temperature control not set *
See About the controls.
compartment toowarm
cold
enough.
Warm weather or frequent • Set the temperature control one step colder.
door openings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
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