GE 200D8074P044 installation instructions Normal operating sounds, Whoosh

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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 hear a			 You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
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
 Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,			a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This means			freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain
that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to prevent freezer			the correct temperatures.
burn and improve food preservation.			 If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear
 You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This			the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.			 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

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the	 The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.	may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
 Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide	 Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
optimal cooling and energy savings.	popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
 The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound	 A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle
when attempting to restart (this could take	as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain
up to 5 minutes).	pan.
 The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound	 Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
when relays activate to control refrigerator components.	pressure equalization.

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

 On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,
	For additional information on normal
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
	icemaker and dispenser operating sounds,
the ice bucket.
	see the About the automatic icemaker
	and About the ice and water dispenser
	sections.

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