GE Monogram ZIFI240, ZIFS240 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Problem Solver

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WHOOSH

• The new high efficiency compressor

may run faster and longer than your

• You may hear the fans spinning at

old appliance and you may hear a high-

high speeds. This happens when the

pitched hum or pulsating sounds while

appliance is first plugged in, when the

it is operating.

door is opened frequently or when a large

• Sometimes the appliance runs for an

amount of food is added to the appliance.

The fans help maintain desired

extended period, especially when the

temperatures.

doors are opened frequently.

• If the door is open for over 3 minutes,

• You may hear a whooshing sound when

you may hear the fans come on in order

the doors close. This is due to pressure

to cool the light bulbs.

equalizing within the appliance.

• The fans change speeds in order to provide

• The cabinet fan runs continuously except

optimal cooling and energy savings.

when the door is opened.

CLICKS, POPS,

WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and CHIRPS

• You may hear cracking or popping

sounds when the appliance is first plugged

• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer

in. This happens as the appliance cools to

cooling coils may make a gurgling noise

the correct temperature.

like boiling water.

• The electronic control board may cause

• Water dropping on the defrost heater can

a clicking sound when relays activate to

cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound

control appliance components.

during the defrost cycle.

• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils

• A water dripping noise may occur during

during and after defrost can cause

the defrost cycle as ice melts from the

cracking or popping sounds.

evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

• Closing the door may cause a gurgling

sound due to pressure equalization.