Normal Operating Sounds - GE GTE18 Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

Normal operating sounds.

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.
WHOOSH...
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 oper-
ating.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the re-
frigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the re-
frigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrig-
erator 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 ice maker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
bucket.
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HUMMM...
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 siz-
zling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during the
defrostcycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows
into the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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