Normal Operating Sounds - GE CTS18HBSDRWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operating sounds.
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 refligerator and you may
hear a high-pitched
hum or pulsating
sound while
it is operating.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when file doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing wiflfin file refrigeratoi.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refiigerator is first
plugged
in. This
happens as
the
refligerator cools to the correct temperature.
• The compressor may cause a clicking oi chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
• Expansion and conuacfion of cooling coils during
and after defiost can cause a cracking oi popping
sotlnd.
On models with an icemakei, after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIB/
• You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refligerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened flequenfly oi when
a large amount of food is added to the refligerator
oi fleezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
WATER SOUNDS
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• The flow of refligerant through the fleezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling wateL
• X_rater dropping on the deflost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping oi buzzing sound during the
deflost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the deflost
cycle as ice melts flom the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door m W cause a gtngling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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