Normal Operatingsounds - GE PFIC1NFWCWV Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operatingsounds.
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...
IWHOOSH...
_!i Tile ne_ high el'Iiciency compressor may run fi_ster aim longer
fllan your old refdgerator and you ma_ hear a high-pitched
hurn or pula_fing sound Mille it is operating.
_!i 'din rnay hear a \d/ooshing sound \dmn the dools dose. Tills is
due to pressul_ equalizing within the refrigen_tol:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
_!i _bu may hear cracking or popping sounds \d_en tim
reti-lgemtor is thNt plugged in. This happens as the refrigenm)r
cools to the correct temperature.
_!i The freezer control will click \d/en starting or stopping the
compress(n:
_!i Defl'ost timer snapping in and out of the defrost c_cle.
_!i Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
defrost can cruise a crocking or popping sound.
_!i On models with an icemakex; after an icemaking Qcle, }ou
mW hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
_!i On models with a dispensex; during _ter dispense, }_m
may hear the _ater lines mo_e at initial dispense and after
dispenser button is released.
WHIR!
_: Ym may hear file tm/s spinning at high speeds. This happens
\dmn tire reti-lgerator is fix_t plugged in, \d_en the dom_ are
opened frequently or when a laq{e mnount of toed is added to
tire refrigerator or freezer compartments. The rims are helping
to maintain the correct temperatures.
N The rims change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling
and energy" savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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_!i Tire flo_ of x>frigerant fl_rough the freezer cooling coils ma?
make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
_!i Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound dtmng the defl'ost c}cle.
N A _mr dripping noise inay occur during the defrost Q'cle as
ice mehs frorrl the ev_q)orator and flo_vsinto the dndn pan.
_!i Closing the door mat cause a gurgling sound due to pl_ssure
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 does not
operate
Vibrationor rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
What To Do
• _4_fit about 30 minutes fin deftest cycle to end.
Control in 0 (off) position. '*Move tire control to a temperature setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged. '* Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
* Replace
fl_se or reset tire breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Leveling legs need adjusting. * See
Level the Refrigerato_