GE 16 Normal operating sounds.

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 a whooshing sound when the doors close.

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators

have more features and use newer technology.

■You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.

This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged

in, when the doors are opened frequently or when

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator

or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to

maintain the correct temperatures.

CLICKS, POPS,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

■You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

■The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

up to 5 minutes).

■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, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into

the ice bucket.

WATER SOUNDS

■The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling

coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

■Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the

defrost cycle.

■A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

the drain pan.

■Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

pressure equalization.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

For additional information on normal

icemaker operating sounds, see the

About the automatic icemaker section.

Contents

Main Refrigerators Top-Freezer www.GEAppliances.com 162D3905P011 49-60250-2 11-04 JR Safety Instructions DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS COMMENT VOUS DBARRASSER CONVENABLEMENT DE VOTRE ANCIEN RFRIGRATEUR Avant de vous dbarrasser de votre ancien rfrigrateur ou conglateur : Rfrigrants PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATOR WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AVERTISSEMENT! MESURES DE SCURIT WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY AVERTISSEMENT! RACCORDEMENT LECTRIQUE Page FICHE DADAPTA TION VEUILLEZ LIRE ET SUIVRE ATTENTIVEMENT CES MESURES DE SCURIT. CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Page About the fresh food compartment shelves. Full-Width Shelves Half-Width Shelves Page About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. 1 2 3 About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. Icemaker Accessory Kit Automatic Icemaker Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Cleaning the Inside Condenser Behind the Refrigerator Light Bulb Replacement Preparing for Vacation Preparing to Move Installation BEFORE YOU BEGIN (on some models) REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Refrigerator Instructions INSTALLING THE WA TER LINE 1 WHAT YOU WILL NEED BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLING THE W ATER LINE 1 WHAT YOU WILL NEED DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION FLUSH OUT THE TUBING CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR REVERSING THE DOOR SWING IMPORTANT NOTES TOOLS REQUIRED PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR REMOVE THE FREEZER DOOR REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR REMOVE THE FRESH FOOD DOOR REVERSING THE HARDWARE 4 REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES 5 5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle Page REHANGING THE DOORS 6.1 Rehang the fresh food door 6 REHANGING THE DOORS 6.2 Rehang the freezer door Normal operating sounds. CLICKS, POPS, CRACKS and CHIRPS WATER SOUNDS Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal. Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do CONSUMER WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: WHAT IS NOT COVERED: IMPORTANT General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 Consumer Product Ownership Registration GE Appliances Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number Refrigerator Warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: What GE Will Not Cover: Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website Schedule Service Real Life Design Studio Extended Warranties Parts and Accessories