GE Monogram ZIDI240 Owner's Manual page 16

Normal Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more
features and use newer technology.
operating
sounds
• The new high efficiency compressor
may run faster and longer than your
old appliance and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes the appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when the
drawers are opened frequently.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when
the drawers close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
• The cabinet fan runs continuously except
when the drawer is opened.
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the appliance is first plugged in.
This happens as the appliance cools to
the correct temperature.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed
to provide optimal cooling and energy
savings.
• The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control appliance components.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling
coils during and after defrost can cause
a cracking or popping sound.
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Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
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Double-Drawer Refrigerator
• You may hear the fans spinning at
high speeds. This happens when the
appliance is first plugged in, when the
drawer is opened frequently or when
a large amount of food is added to
the appliance. The fans help maintain
desired temperatures.
• If the drawer is open for over 3 minutes,
you may hear the fans come on in order
to cool the light bulbs.
• The fans change speeds in order to
provide optimal cooling and energy savings.
WATER SOUNDS
• 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 drawer may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.