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Normal operatingsounds, ge.om
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...
;;: Tile new high eflicienQ compressor ma_ run fitster and longer
than yxmr old refiigerator and }xm rna_ hear a high-pitched
burn or pulsating sound \d_ile it is operating.
N Ym may hear a \d/ooshing sound \_,hen tile doors close. This
is due to pressure equalizing within the reliJgeratm:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
_: Ym may hear crocking or popping sounds \dmn tile
l_fl'igerator is iilst plugged ill. This happens as the reii-lgerator
cools to the correct tempen_ture.
N The ti'eezer conm)l will click when starting or stopping the
CO1TIp/'essoE
_ Expansion and conm_ction of cooling coils during and aiter
defi'ost can cruise a cracking or popping sound.
N On models with all icemake/; after all icemaking cycle, you
may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
N On models with a dispensel; during _wr dispense, you
may hear the _lter lines move at initial dispense and after
dispenser button is released.
WHIRl
_!i Ylu mm hear fl_e rims spinning at high speeds. This happens
\dmn tile refl'igerator is first plugged ill, \dmn tile doors are
opened ti'equently or \dmn a large mnount of food is added to
tile mfl'igerator or fl'eezer compartments. The thns are helping
to maintain the correct temperatures.
_? The rims change speeds ill order to provide optimal cooling
and enel\g) sa_.ings.
WATERSOUNDS
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_ The flow of refl'igerant flmmgh the ti'eezer cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise like boiling _ter.
_: Water dropping on the deii'ost heater can Catlse a siz/Jing,
popping or buzzing sound during tile defl'ost c}rle.
N A x_lter dlipping noise ma} occur during tile defl'ost cwle as
ice melts ti'om tile ev_q)omtor and flows into the drain pan.
N Closing tile door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
equalization.
Before you carl for service...
Troubleshooting .tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibrationor rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
Possible Causes
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
What To Do
• Wait about 30 minutes f_n detiost cxtie to end.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push tile plug completely into tile outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace
fllse or reset tile breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Level the
Refrigerator
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