GE GTH18GBDHRWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 15

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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.
[] The new high efficiency
HUMMM...
compressor may run
faster and longer than
---WHOOSH...
your old refrigerator and
you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound
while it is operating.
[] 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.
[] The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
[] Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and 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.
_ou call for service...
WHIR!
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.
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,
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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Refrigerator in defrost cycle. Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end,
Temperature control dial in OFF Move the temperature control dial to a temperature setting,
position.
Refrigerator is unplugqed. Push the jialuq complete!_/into the out!et,
The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.
Roller screws or leveling legs need
adjusting.
Temperature control dial not set cold
enough.
Warm weather or frequent door
openings.
Door left open.
Package blocking air duct in freezer
compartment.
Replace fuse or reset the breaker,
See Rollers and Leveling Legs
See About the temperature control dL#
Set the temperature control dial one step colder, SeeAbout
the temperature control dL2,
Check to see if package is holding door open,
Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
compartment,
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