GE 22 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 28

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Normal operating sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older
refrigerators Modem refrigerators have more features
end use newer technology,
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
_WHOOSH...
[] The new high efficiencg compressor mag run foster
and longer than gour old refrigerator and gou mag
heor a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating
111 Sometimesthe refrigerator runs for an extended period
especiallgwhen the doors are opened frequentlg This
means that the Frost Guard'_feature isworking to prevent
freezer burn and improve food preservation
[] Youmag hear a whooshing sound when the doors close
Thisis due to pressureequalizingwithin the refrigerator:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKSand CHIRPS
I You mug hear cracking or popping sounds when the
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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 energg savings.
The compressor mog cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes)
[] The electronic control board mag cause a clicking
sound when relags activate to control refrigerator
components
lU Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
i On models with an icemaker: after an icemaking cgde,
gou mag hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
bucket
WHIRl
Im You mag hear the fans spinning at high speeds,
This happens when the refligerator is first plugged in,
when the doors are opened frequentlg or when a large
amount of food is added to the refligerator or freezer
compartments The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures
[] If either door is open for over 3 minutes, gou mag hear
the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs
[] The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energg savings
WATER SOUNDS
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lU The flow of refrigerant through the freezer-cooling coils
mag make a gurgling noise like boiling water_
[] Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cgcle
[] A water dripping noise mag occur during the defrost
cgcle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan
II1 Closing the door mag cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization
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