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Normal Operating Sounds
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:
Normal Operating Sounds
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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.
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You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
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refrigerator.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
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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
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The fans are helping to maintain the
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You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
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The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
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Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
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On models with an ice maker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the
ice bucket.
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may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
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Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
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cycle.
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A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
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Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
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Troubleshooting Tips...
Before you call for service
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needed, service can be scheduled by visiting us online GEAppliances.com or calling 800.GECARES 800.432.2737.
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Truth or Myth
Truth or Myth?
Answer
Explanation
The automatic ice maker in
my refrigerator will produce ice
when the refrigerator is plugged
in to a power receptacle.
MYTH
The refrigerator must be connected to water, and the ice maker must be turned on.
Make sure the ice maker is turned on, only after the water line is connected and water is
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allow at least 24 hours for the refrigerator to pull down and the unit’s temperature to
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from closing. To help reduce to the potential for frost please make sure there is proper
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food before loading into the refrigerator, moisture from open containers can add to the
frost load.
