GE ZDWT240 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Problem Solver

Normal operating sounds

The Problem Solver

Wine Reserve

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 speeds. This happens when the
high-pitched hum or pulsating sounds				appliance is first plugged in, when the
while it is operating.				door is opened frequently or when large
• Sometimes the appliance runs for an				amounts of beverages are added to
extended period, especially when the				the appliance. The fans help maintain
doors are opened frequently.				desired temperatures.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when				• If the door is open for over 3 minutes, you
the doors close. This is due to pressure				may hear a fan come on in order to cool
equalizing within the appliance.				the appliance.
				• The fans change speeds in order to
				provide optimal cooling and energy
				savings.
	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
				appliance cooling coils may make a
the correct temperature.
				gurgling noise like boiling water.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling
				• A water dripping noise may occur as
coils during and after defrost can cause
				water from the evaporator flows into
cracking or popping sounds.
				the drain pan.
• The electronic control board may cause
				• Closing the door may cause a gurgling
a clicking sound when relays activate to
				sound due to pressure equalization.
control appliance components.

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