Normal Operating Sounds; Troubleshooting Tips - GE 20 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Normaloperatingsounds,
Newer refrigerators
sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern
refrigerators
have
more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? Thesesounds are normal.
HUMMM,,,
--WHOOSH,,,
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The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and
longer than your old refrigerator
and you may hear a
high-pitched
hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
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Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened frequently This means
that the FrostCuardYMfeatureis working to prevent freezer
burn and improve food preservation.
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You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This
is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
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WHIR./
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You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator
is first plugged in,
when the doors are opened frequently
or when
a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator
or
freezer compartments.
The fans are helping to maintain
the correct temperatures.
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If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the
fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
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The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS andCHIRPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator
is first plugged in. This happens as the
WATER S OUNDS
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refrigerator
cools to the correct temperature.
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Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
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The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound
when attempting
to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
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The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound
when relays activate to control refrigerator
components.
Expansion and contraction
of cooling coils during and
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after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping
into
the ice bucket.
The flow of refrigerant
through the freezer cooling coils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
A water dripping
noise may occur during the defrost cycle
as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain
pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
Beforeyou 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.
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Possible Causes
Refrigerator
in
defrost
cycle.
Freezer control
in
0
(off) position.
Refrigerator
is
unplugged.
The fuse is blown/circuit
breaker
is
tripdped.
Energy
Sl"rlart
TM
feature
is
What ToDo
, Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
. Move the freezer control to a lower temperature setting.
. Push the plug completely into the outlet.
. Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
. Wait about 2 hours for normal operation to continue.
altering
refrigerator
performance
Refrigeratoror freezer
Temperature
control
not
set
compartment too waFm
cold enough.
Warm
weather
or
frequent
door
openings,
_._oor
left
open.
Energy
Smart
TM
feature
is
. SeeAbout the controls.
Set the temperature control one step colder.
See About the controls.
. Check to see it package is ho--6Tding door open.
• See About Energy Smart TM Models.
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refrigerator
performance

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