GE PSE25KGHBHBB Owner's Manual page 38

Normal operating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older
refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features
and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
-- WHOOSH...
, 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,
, Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened frequently, This
means that the Frost GuardT_'feature is working to prevent
freezer burn and improve food preservation,
, You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close,
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator,
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKSand CHIRPS
, You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in, This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature,
, Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings,
, The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes),
, The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound
when relays activate to control refrigerator components,
, Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound,
, On models with an ice maker, after an icemaking cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket,
WHIRl
, 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,
, If either 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,
, You may hear the fans running after selecting
QuickFreeze TM or one of the OustomOooFsetti ngs,
WATERSOUNDS
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, 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,
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