Normal Operating Sounds - GE DSHF6VGBBCWW Owner's Manual And Installation

Normal operating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older
refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features
and use newer technologg.
Do you hear what ! hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM,,,
--WHOOSH,,,
[] The new high efficiencg compressor mag run faster
and longer than gour old refrigerator and gou mag
hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
[] Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,
especiallg when the doors are opened frequentlg. This
means that the irrost GuardrM feature is working to prevent
freezer burn and improve food preservation.
[] You mag hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and
CHIRPS
[] You mag hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
[] Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energg savings.
[] The compressor mag cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
[] The electronic control board mag cause a clicking
sound when relags activate to control refrigerator
components.
[] Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
[] On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cgcle,
gou mag hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIR!
[] You mag hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,
when the doors are opened frequentlg or when
a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or
freezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
[] If either door is open for over 3 minutes, gou mag hear
the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
[] The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energg savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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[] The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
mag make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
[] Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cgcle.
[] A water dripping noise mag occur during the defrost
cgcle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
[] Closing the door mag cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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