GE GTR12 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal

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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.

 

 

 

 

HUMMM...

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHOOSH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster

 

 

and longer than your old refrigerator and you may

■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.

hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while

 

This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,

it is operating.

 

 

when the doors are opened frequently or when a large

 

 

 

 

 

 

■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.

 

amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

 

compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the

 

 

 

 

 

 

correct temperatures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLICKS, POPS,

 

WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and CHIRPS

 

 

■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

 

 

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

 

 

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils

■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

 

may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

 

■

Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

up to 5 minutes).

 

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost

■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and

 

 

cycle.

after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

 

■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,

 

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice

 

 

the drain pan.

bucket.

 

■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressure equalization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Refrigerators Write the model and serial numbers here Model SerialSafety Precautions HOW to Connect Electricity Control Settings About the control on the refrigeratorCare and cleaning of the refrigerator SafetyReplacing the Light Bulb Refrigerator Model GTR12Reversing the Door Swing Remove the Fresh Food Door Transfer Bottom Hinge to the Left Install Center Hinge On the Left Normal operating sounds Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normalBefore you call for service…geappliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To DoBefore you call for service… Ownership Registration For Canadian Customers Pour les consommateurs canadiens Refrigerator Warranty Warrantor Mabe Canada Inc., Burlington, on L7R 5B6Schedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Real Life Design StudioRéfrigérateurs à congélateur en haut Modèle SérieConsignesdesécuritéSécurité FrigorigènesDe réfrigération Conservez CES Instructions Propos du bouton de commande du réfrigérateur Réglage du bouton de commandeEntretien et nettoyage du réfrigérateur Nettoyage de l’extérieurDerrière le réfrigérateur Remplacement de l’ampoule Avant de partir en vacancesAvant un déménagement Réfrigérateur Modèle GTR12Inversion DE LA Porte Inversion DE LA Porte Suite Déplacement DE LA Charnière Inférieure Vers LA Gauche Alignement DES Portes Bruits de fonctionnement normaux BourdonnementsAvant de contacter un service de dépannage… Sécurité UtilisationProblème Causes possibles Solutions Ownership Registration CODE/CODE Postal Garantie Période de garantie Mabe remplaceraCe que Mabe ne couvre pas Service à la clientèle Site Web des électroménagers GE
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