GE GSC22KGRCBB Owner's Manual And Installation page 33

Normal operatingsounds, eEApp,a.oes com
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 higfi efficiency compressor may run fasler
and longer than your old refi_igerator and you may
hear a high-pilched huIn or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes tile reffigeralor runs fbr an exlended period,
especially when tile doors are opened frequemly. This
Ineans that the Frost Guard
TM
ligature is working It)
prevent freezer burn and improve food preservation.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when tile doors close.
"I]lis is due to pressure equalizing within die refrigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is firsl plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correcl temperature.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed to prm4de
optimal cooling and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when atleInpting to restart (this could take
tip to 5 IniImtes).
• The eleclronic control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate to comrol refrigerator
COZllponen Is.
• Expansion and coIKraclion of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
• Oil models wilh an icemaker, after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
W]-LO /
You may hear dm fbns spinning at higfi speeds.
This happens when lfie refi_igerator is first plugged
in,
when tile doors are opened frequendy or when
a large amount of food is added lo the refrigeralor
or freezer coInparlmenls. The fans are helping to
inaintain the correct lemperamres.
If eilfier door is open for over 3 minutes, you may
hear the fans come oil in order to cool the light
bulbs.
The fans change speeds in order to prox4de optimal
cooling and energy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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The flow of refrigerant dlrough the freezer cooling
coils may make a gmrgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping Oll lfie defrosl heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the
defrosl cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during die defrost
cycle as ice melks from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
Closing Ihe door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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