GE Monogram ZIDI240, ZIDS240 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Problem Solver

Normal operating sounds

The Problem Solver

Double-Drawer Refrigerator

Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances 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 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 sound while				appliance is first plugged in, when the
it is operating.				drawer is opened frequently or when
• Sometimes the appliance runs for an				a large amount of food is added to
				the appliance. The fans help maintain
extended period, especially when the
				desired temperatures.
drawers are opened frequently.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when				• If the drawer is open for over 3 minutes,
				you may hear the fans come on in order
the drawers close. This is due to pressure
				to cool the light bulbs.
equalizing within the appliance.
• The cabinet fan runs continuously except				• The fans change speeds in order to
				provide optimal cooling and energy savings.
when the drawer is opened.
	CLICKS, POPS,			WATER SOUNDS
CRACKS and CHIRPS

•You may hear cracking or popping sounds

when the appliance is first plugged in.	• The flow of refrigerant through the
This happens as the appliance cools to
	freezer cooling coils may make a
the correct temperature.
	gurgling noise like boiling water.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed	• Water dropping on the defrost heater can
to provide optimal cooling and energy
	cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound
savings.
	during the defrost cycle.
• The electronic control board may cause	• A water dripping noise may occur during
a clicking sound when relays activate to
	the defrost cycle as ice melts from the
control appliance components.
	evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling	• Closing the drawer may cause a gurgling
coils during and after defrost can cause
	sound due to pressure equalization.
a cracking or popping sound.

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