Normal ()Perating Sounds - GE GTS18TCSABB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operating sounds.
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 taster
and longer than wmr old refl'igerator and wm may
hear a high-i)itched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• _m may hear a whooshing sound when the (loo_ close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the retiJgeratoi;
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or i)oi)ping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This hal)pens as the
refrigei'ator cools to
the
correct teil/l)erattlre.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chiq)ing
sotmd when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defl'ost can cause a cracking or i)oi)ping
SOtlnd.
• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking
cycle, you mav hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIR!
• You may hear the rims spinning at high speeds.
This hal)pens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened frequently or when
a large amount of fi)od is added to the refl'igerator
or fl'eezer
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 gm'gling noise like boiling water.
• Water
dropping
on the defl'ost heater can Catlse a
sizzling, I)oI)ping or buzzing SOtlild dm'ing the
defl'ost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the defl'ost
cycle as ice melts from the ewq)orator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door mav cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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