Normal Operatingsounds - GE GBS20KBPAWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operatingsounds.
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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...
Tile new high eflicienQ compressor ma} run fiJster and longer
than your old refl'igerator and ?xm m_} hear a high-pitched
hum or pulsating sound _hile it is open_ting.
N Y)u may Ileal" a whooshing sound when tile doors close. This is
due to pl_ssure equalizing within the reti_igeratm:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
Y)u may hear cracking or popping sounds when tile
reti_igerator is til_t plugged ill. This happens as the reti_igemtor
cools to the correct temperature.
@ Tile ti'eezer control will click when starting or stopping the
compressol:
Defl'ost diner snapping ill and out of tile defi'ost c\cle.
N Expansion and contraction of cooling coils (huing and atter
defl'ost can cruise a cracking or popping sound.
@ On models with all icemake/, after an icemaking cycle, you
may Ileal" the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
Y)u mm hear fl_e tiros spinning at high speeds. This happens
\d/en tile mt]'igerator is first plugged in, \d/en tile dools are
opened ti'equently or \_hen a lane ml/ount of tbod is added to
the ret)'igerator or ti'eezer c(mq)artments. Tile thns are helping
to mNntain file correct tempenmn'es.
@ Tile rims change speeds ill order to provide optimal cooling
and energ) smings.
WATERSOUNDS
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The flow of refl'igerant flmmgh the ti'eezer cooling coils n/ay
make a gurgling noise like boiling wawr
Water dropping on the deii'ost heater call cause a sizzJing,
popping or buz;'Jng sound during tile defi'ost c}cle.
, A _lmr dripping noise ma} occur dm'ing the defl'ost cycle as
ice melts ti'om tile ev_q)onm)r and flows into the dndn pan.
@ Closing tile door rnav cause a g-urgling sound (hie to pressure
equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Refrigerator d oesnot
operate
Vibrationor rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
What To Do
• _'_fit about 30 inilmtes tor deh'ost cycle to elM.
Control in 0 (Off)position. • Miwe tile COlm-ol to a telnperamre setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
• Push tile plug completely
into tile outlet.
The fuse is blown/circttit • Replace fuse or reset tile breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Love[ the Rofrigoratoit
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