GE Monogram ZDOD240 Owner's Manual page 16

The Problem Solver
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Newer appliances sound different flom older appliances. Modern appliances 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 fasmr and longer than your
WHIR./
• You may hear the fans spinning at
old appliance and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
Sometimes the appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when the
doors are opened frequently.
high speeds. This happens when the
appliance is first plugged in, when the
door is opened Dequently or when a
large amount of food is added m the
appliance. The fans help maintain
desired temperatures.
You may hear a whooshing sound when
the doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
The inmrior fan runs continuously
except when the door is opened.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the appliance is first i)lugged in.
This hai)pens as the appliance cools m
the co_wect temperature.
The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control appliance components.
Expansion and contraction of cooling
coils during and after defrost can cause
cracking or popping sounds.
• If the door is open %r 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
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• The flow of refligerant through the
fleezer cooling coils may make a
gurgling noise like 1)oiling water.
• V_'ater dropping on the deflost hearer
can cause a sizzling, popping or 1)uzzing
sound during the deflost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during
the defrost cycle as ice mehs flom the
evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.
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