GE Monogram ZDOD240 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
• Sometimes the appliance runs for an
• You may hear a whooshing sound when
• The interior fan runs continuously except
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds
• The electronic control board may cause
• Expansion and contraction of cooling
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Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
may run faster and longer than your
old appliance and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is
operating.
extended period, especially when the
doors are opened frequently.
the doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
when the door is opened.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
when the appliance is first plugged in. This
happens as the appliance cools to the
correct temperature.
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control appliance components.
coils during and after defrost can cause
cracking or popping sounds.
The Problem Solver
Outdoor/Indoor Refrigerator
• You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds. This happens when the appliance
is first plugged in, when the door is opened
frequently or when a large amount of food
is added to the appliance. The fans help
maintain desired temperatures.
• If the door 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 door may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.