Normal operating sounds. | GEAppliances.com |
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.
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■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer |
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than your old refrigerator and you may hear a | ■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens | |||||
hum or pulsating sound while it is operating. | ||||||
when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are | ||||||
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■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This is | opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to | |||||
due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. | the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping | |||||
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| CLICKS, POPS, | WATER SOUNDS | ||||
CRACKS and SNAPS |
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■You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator
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■ | The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the |
| make a gurgling noise like boiling water. | |||
■ | Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, | |||||
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■ | Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle. |
| popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. | |||
■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as | ||||||
■ | Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after | |||||
| ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. | |||||
| defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. |
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| ■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure | |||||
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| may hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after |
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| icemaker operating sounds, see the |
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| dispenser button is released. |
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| About the automatic icemaker section. |
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
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Refrigerator does not |
| Refrigerator in defrost cycle. | • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. |
operate |
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| Control in 0 (off) position. | • Move the control to a temperature setting. |
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| Refrigerator is unplugged. | • Push the plug completely into the outlet. |
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| The fuse is blown/circuit | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| breaker is tripped. |
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Vibration or rattling |
| Leveling legs need adjusting. | • See Level the Refrigerator. |
(slight vibration |
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