GE 17 operating instructions Normal operating sounds, Hummm

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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

it is operating.

in, when the doors are opened frequently or when

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

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator

This is due to pressure equalizing within 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

■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

 

coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

 

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the

up to 5 minutes).

 

defrost cycle.

■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during

■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping

 

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

sound.

 

the drain pan.

■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking

■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into

 

pressure equalization.

the ice bucket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For additional information on normal

 

 

 

 

icemaker operating sounds, see the

 

 

 

 

About the automatic icemaker section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

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Contents Réfrigérateurs Safety Precautions Refrigerants Proper Disposal of the RefrigeratorUSE of Extension Cords Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerConsumer Support HOW to Connect ElectricityTroubleshooting Tips Temperature Control Dial About the temperature control dialFull-Width Shelves About the fresh food compartment shelvesInstructions Half-Width ShelvesAbout the storage drawers About the freezer compartment shelvesFull-Width Drawer with Plastic Cover Adjustable Humidity Drawer on some modelsAbout storage drawer and cover removal Drawer and Cover RemovalAbout the automatic icemaker SafetyTroubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Icemaker Accessory KitCondenser Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsidePreparing for Vacation Safety Instructions OperatingLight Bulb Replacement Behind the RefrigeratorRollers and Leveling Legs Before YOU BeginRefrigerator Location ClearancesWhat YOU will Need Installing the Water Line on Some ModelsBefore YOU Begin Drill the Hole for the Valve Installing the Water LineShut OFF the Main Water Supply Choose the Valve LocationFlush OUT the Tubing Fasten the Shutoff ValveTighten the Pipe Clamp Route the TubingTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorImportant Notes Reversing the Door SwingPlug in the Refrigerator Start the IcemakerRemove the Freezer Door Before YOU StartRemove the Fresh Food Door Transfer fresh food door handle Reversing the HardwareReversing the Door Handles Transfer door stop Reinstalling the Fresh Food Door HandleTransfer Freezer Door Handle Rehang the freezer door Rehanging the DoorsRehang the fresh food door Hummm Normal operating soundsBefore you call for service… On some models See Installing the water lineAutomatic icemaker Does not workConsumer Warranty We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration One Year InstallationGE Will Replace What GE Will Not CoverEn cas de panne Mesures DE Sécurité Fonctionnement Installation Conseils de dépannageRéfrigérants Installation Conseils de dépannage Soutien au ConsommateurUtilisation DE Rallonges Électriques Avant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateurUtilisation DE Fiches Intermédiaires OU D’ADAPTATION Branchement ÉlectriqueMesures de sécurité Bouton de commande de la températureBouton de commande de la température Sécurité Installation Conseils de dépannage Consommateur Soutien auClayettes du compartiment réfrigérateur Bacs de rangement Clayettes du compartiment congélateurBac pleine largeur avec couvercle en plastique Installation Conseils de dépannageBac à légume à humidité réglable sur certains modèles Enlèvement du bac de rangement et du couvercleConseils de dépannage Soutien au Consommateur Trousse accessoire de machine à glaçonsMachine à glaçons automatique De sécuritéLe condenseur Soins et nettoyage de votre réfrigérateurNettoyage de l’extérieur Nettoyage de l’intérieurSoutien au Consommateur Mesures deAlimentation D’EAU DE LA Machine À Glaçons Emplacement DU RéfrigérateurAvant DE Commencer DégagementsAvant DE Commencer Suite Roulettes ET Pieds DE NivellementRoulettes ET Pieds DE Nivellement Suite Avant DE CommencerSuite CE Dont Vous Aurez BesoinSerrez LE Collier DE Serrage Installation DE LA Conduite D’EAU SuitePercez UN Trou Pour LE Robinet Fixez LE Robinet D’ARRÊTPurgez LE Tuyau Branchez LE Tuyau AU RobinetBranchez LE Tuyau À Votre Réfrigérateur Fermez L’EAU AU Niveau DU Robinet D’ARRÊT Branchez Votre RéfrigérateurOutils Requis Avant DE Commencer Inversion DE L’OUVERTURE DES PortesEnlèvement DE LA Porte DU Congélateur Inversion DE L’OUVERTURE DES Portes SuiteEnlèvement DE LA Porte DU Réfrigérateur Transfert de la poignée de porte du réfrigérateur Inversion DE LA QuincaillerieInversion DES Poignées DE Porte Remise de la poignée de la porte du réfrigérateur Inversion DES Poignées DE Porte SuiteTransfert de la poignée de porte du réfrigérateur suite Transfert de la butée de porteRemontage de la porte du congélateur Remontage DES PortesRemontage DES Portes Suite Remontage de la porte du réfrigérateurConsommateur Soutien au Bruits normaux de fonctionnementAvant d’appeler un réparateur… Mesures de sécurité Fonctionnement InstallationBourdonnement La machine à glaçonsAutomatique ne Sur certains modèlesGarantie DU Consommateur Page Page Prolongation de garantie Service de réparationsSoutien au consommateur Problemas Instrucciones para Precauciones DE SeguridadInstrucciones Antes de desechar su viejo refrigerador o congelador Eliminación Apropiada DEL RefrigeradorUSO DE Cables DE Extensión Instrucciones de OperaciónAl consumidor Cómo Conectar LA ElectricidadUSO DE Enchufes Adaptadores LEA Y Siga Cuidadosamente Esta Información DE SeguridadDial de control de la temperatura Sobre el dial de control de la temperaturaInformación de Seguridad Estantes a prueba de salpicaduras en algunos modelos Seguridad InformaciónEstantes medios Estantes completosSobre las gavetas de almacenamiento Sobre los estantes del compartimiento del congeladorGavetas gemelas con cubierta de vidrio Gaveta preservadora de humedad ajustable en algunos modelosRemoción de la gaveta y cubierta Gaveta de tamaño completo con cubierta plásticaKit de accesorios de la máquina de hielos Sobre la máquina de hielos automáticaLimpieza interior Problemas Para laCuidado y limpieza del refrigerador Limpieza exteriorReposición de la bombilla Instrucciones para la Instalación Para la ProblemasConsejos Solución Detrás del refrigeradorÁrea Antes DE IniciarSuministro DE Agua Hacia LA Máquina DE Hielos Ubicación DEL RefrigeradorQUÉ Necesita Cómo Instalar LA Tubería DEL AguaEN Algunos Modelos Antes DE Iniciar Perfore EL Orificio Para LA Válvula Seleccione LA Ubicación DE LA VálvulaDirija LA Tubería Instale LA Válvula DE CierreConecte LA Tubería LA Válvula Apriete LA Abrazadera DEL TuboInicie LA Máquina DE Hielo Conecte LA Tubería AL RefrigeradorConecte EL Refrigerador Herramientas Requeridas Antes DE Iniciar Cómo Invertir EL Vaivén DE LA PuertaNotas Importantes Retire LA Puerta DEL Congelador Retire LA Puerta DE Alimentos Frescos Traslade la manija de la puerta de alimentos frescos Cómo Invertir LAS Manijas DE LAS PuertasTraslade la manija de la puerta del congelador Cómo Invertir LAS Manijas DE LA PuertaTraslade el freno de la puerta Vuelva a colgar la puerta de los alimentos frescos Cómo Volver a Colgar LAS PuertasVuelva a colgar la puerta del congelador Cómo Volver a Colgar LAS Puertas¿Usted escucha lo que yo escucho? Estos sonidos son normales Sonidos normales de operaciónAntes de llamar a solicitar servicio… Operación Instrucciones Durante GE reemplazará Para la ProblemasGarantía del Refrigerador Información de Seguridad Instrucciones de OperaciónGarantías ampliadas Soporte al ConsumidorConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Schedule Service
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