Americana Appliances 15 installation instructions Normal operating sounds, Hummm Whoosh

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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

■ 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 Refrigerators Refrigerants Safety PrecautionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsTemperature Control Dial About the temperature control dialHalf-Width Shelves SafetyFull-Width Shelves Spillproof Shelves on some modelsAbout the storage drawers About the freezer compartment shelvesAbout storage drawer and cover removal Adjustable Humidity Drawer on some modelsDrawer and Cover Removal Full-Width Drawer with Plastic CoverIcemaker Accessory Kit Consumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the automatic icemaker InstructionsCleaning the Outside Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Inside Tips Consumer SupportBehind the Refrigerator Consumer Support TroubleshootingPreparing for Vacation Preparing to MoveRefrigerator Location ClearancesRollers and Leveling Legs What YOU will Need Before YOU BeginShut OFF the Main Water Supply Choose the Valve LocationDrill the Hole for the Valve Tighten the Pipe Clamp Fasten the Shutoff ValveRoute the Tubing Flush OUT the TubingTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Connect the Tubing To the RefrigeratorStart the Icemaker Plug in the RefrigeratorImportant Notes Tools RequiredRemove the Freezer Door Before YOU StartRemove the Fresh Food Door Do not tighten screws on hinge side at this time Reversing the HardwareRehang the fresh food door Rehanging the DoorsHummm Whoosh Normal operating soundsBefore you call for service… Automatic icemaker See Installing the water lineDoes not work On some modelsOperating Instructions Safety Instructions We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Refrigerator WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered We Will ReplaceContact Us Consumer SupportRefrigeradores Instrucciones de Operación Para la instalación Para la ProblemasInstrucciones ConsumidorAl consumidor Para laInstrucciones SoporteInformación de Seguridad Sobre el dial de control de la temperaturaInstalación Dial de control de la temperaturaSeguridad Información Sobre los estantes del compartimiento De alimentos frescosSobre las gavetas de almacenamiento Sobre los estantes del compartimiento del congeladorGaveta preservadora de humedad ajustable en algunos modelos Sobre la remoción de la gaveta De almacenamiento y cubiertaRemoción de la gaveta y cubierta Gaveta de tamaño completo con cubierta plásticaKit de accesorios de la máquina de hielos Sobre la máquina de hielos automáticaCuidado y limpieza del refrigerador Problemas Para laLimpieza exterior Limpieza interiorConsejos Solución Instrucciones para la Instalación Para la ProblemasDetrás del refrigerador Reposición de la bombillaUbicación DEL Refrigerador Suministro DE Agua Hacia LA Máquina DE HielosÁrea Rodillos Y Patas NiveladorasQUÉ Necesita Antes DE IniciarPerfore EL Orificio Para LA Válvula Seleccione LA Ubicación DE LA VálvulaConecte LA Tubería LA Válvula Instale LA Válvula DE CierreApriete LA Abrazadera DEL Tubo Dirija LA TuberíaConecte LA Tubería AL Refrigerador Conecte EL RefrigeradorInicie LA Máquina DE Hielo Herramientas Requeridas Antes DE Iniciar Notas ImportantesRetire LA Puerta DEL Congelador Retire LA Puerta DE Alimentos Frescos Cómo Invertir LOS Elementos DE Soportes Vuelva a colgar la puerta de los alimentos frescos 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… Frecuente ZumbidoLos cubos son Muy pequeñosConsejos para la NotasInstrucciones para Notas Durante GE reemplazará Garantía del RefrigeradorLo que GE no cubrirá Un añoSolicite una reparación Soporte al Consumidor

15 specifications

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