Normal Operating Sounds - GE GTS12BBPALCC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem 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 mn faster
and longer than w)ur old refl'igerator and you may
hear a high-i_itched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• _m may hear a whooshing sound when the (loo_s close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the reti'igerato_:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or i)oi)ping sounds when the
refrigerator is first i)lugged in. This hal)pens as the
ref'rigerator cools to
the
correct tell/l)ei'_lttli'e.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chiq_ing
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils dm'ing
and after defl'ost can cause a cracking or i)oi)ping
SOtlnd.
• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIR./
• You may hear the rims spinning at high speeds.
This hai_pens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened frequently or when
a large
ainount
of fl_od is added to the refl'igerator
or freezer compartments. The rims are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water,
• _&'ater dropping on the defl'ost heater can Catlse a
sizzling, poi)ping or buzzing sound during the
defrost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occm" dm'ing the defl'ost
cycle as ice melts ti'om the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door mav cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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