Before You Call For Service; Normal Operating Sounds - GE GTH18KBXBRCC 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.
•
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your old reii'igerator
and you may hear a high-pitched lmm or pulsating
sound while it is operating.
• Ybu may hear a whooshing sound when tile (loo_s close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within tile reti_igerat(n:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• Y_u may hear crocking or popping sounds when file
retiigemUw is fi_st phgged in. This happens as tile
reiiJgemtor cools to tile con'ect temperature.
• Tile compressor may cause a dicking or chiqfing sound
when attempting to restart (this could take
tip to 5 ininums).
• EN)ansion and conmwtion d cooling coils during and
after deti'ost can cause a crocking or popping sound.
• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking cycle, 7>u
may hear tile ice ctfl)es dropping into tile ice bucket.
WHIR./
• You may hear tile tans s )inning at
high speeds.
_._ This happens when tile refrigerator
t is first I)lug°ed, ,_ in, when tile doors
are opened frequently or when
a large aulount of food is added to tile reii'igerator or
freezer comi)artments. Tile rims are helping to
maintain tile correct temperatm'es.
WATER SOUNDS
• Theflowofreti_gerantthroughtheti'eezercoolingcoils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water:
• Water dropping on tile deii'ost hearer can c'attse a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during tile deli'ost cycle.
• A _:_mr dripping noise may occur during tile deli't_st c)tle as
ice mdts ti'(nn tile e\_q)ommr and fl(>_s into tile drain pan.
• Closing file door may cause a gmgling sound due to
pressure equali/_ltion.
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.
PossibleCauses What ToDo
Refrigeraterdees not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minuws fin defi'ost c\cle to end.
Temperature control dial * Move the telupel:ffure
control dial to a temperature
hi OposJlion. settiu r
Refrigerator is unplugged, * Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blowtl/circuit
• Replace fi/se or reset the breakel:
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling (slight Roller screws or leveling legs * See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
vibrationis normal) need adjusting.
Freshfood or freezer
Teinperature
control dial * See About the temperature control dial
compartment too warm not set cold enough.
_ann weather or frequent
* Set file temperature
control (hal one step c()lde_:
door
openings,
See About the temperature control dial
Door left open. * Check to see ff I)acl_lge, is holding, door open.
Package blocking air duct hi
* Check to see if I/:lc]clge, is bh )cldng, air duct in fl'eezer
2_2 freezer comparmlent, compamnent.