GE 23 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 35

Normal operatingsounds.
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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem
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 mn faster
and longer than your old refl'igerator and you may
hear a high-I_itched lmm or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes the refligeramr rtms tot an extended period,
especially when the doo_s are opened ti'equently: This
means that the Frost Guarg" featm'e is working to
prevent fl'eezer bm'n and improve fi>od preservation.
• Y)>u may hear a whooshing som]d when the doo_s close.
This is due to pressm'e equalizing within the reti_igerato_:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or i)oi_ping sotmds when the
refl'igerator is first plugged in. This hai_pens as the
refl'igerator 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
som]d when relays activate to control reti'igerator
COlI] l) OIleIltS.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils dm'ing
and after deti'ost can cause a cracking or i_oi_ping
SOtlnd.
• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIRl
• You may hear the rims spimdng at high speeds.
This hal)pens when the refrigerator is first i)lugged
in, when the doors are opened frequently or when
a large
amom]t
of food is added to the refrigerator
or freezer compartments. The rims are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
• If either door is open fiw over 3 minutes, you may
hear the rims come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
• The rims change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
• You may hear the rims _tmning after selecting one of
the CuMomCoo[%ettings.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refl'igerant through the freezer cooling
coils may make a gm'gling noise like boiling water.
• _4"_ter
dropping
on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, i_oi_ping or buzzing sound dm'ing the
deii'ost cycle.
• A water dripping noise
may
occm" dm'ing the deti'ost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sotmd due to
pressure equalization.
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