GE 197D3354P013, WX08X10015, WX08X10025 manual Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…

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Normal operating sounds.

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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 hear a high-pitched

 

hum or pulsating sound while it is operating.

You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens

You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.

when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are

opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

the refrigerator or freezer 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

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may

cools to the correct temperature.

 

make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when

 

Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,

attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).

 

popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after

A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as

defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

 

ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

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

Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure

may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

 

equalization.

On models with a dispenser, during water dispense, you may

 

 

 

 

 

For additional information on normal

 

hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after

 

 

icemaker operating sounds, see the

 

dispenser button is released.

 

 

About the automatic icemaker section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

Freezer door pops open

 

This is normal if, after

This indicates that there is a good seal on the freezer

when refrigerator door

 

popping open, the freezer

door. If the freezer door does not automatically close after

is closed

 

door closed on its own.

popping open, the rollers need adjusting. See Rollers and

 

 

 

Leveling Legs.

Door does not close

 

Leveling legs need adjusting.

See Rollers and Leveling Legs.

by itself

 

 

 

Refrigerator does

 

Refrigerator in defrost cycle.

Wait about 40 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

not operate

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator control in

Move the refrigerator and freezer control to a

 

 

0 (off) position.

temperature setting.

 

 

Refrigerator is unplugged.

Push the plug completely into the outlet.

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuit

Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

 

 

breaker is tripped.

 

Vibration or rattling

 

Refrigerator is not resting

Adjust leveling legs (See Rollers and Leveling Legs).

(slight vibration

 

on all four rollers.

 

is normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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