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 in,

it is operating.

when the doors are opened frequently or when a large

 

 

 

 

 

You may hear a whooshing sound when the

amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer

doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing within

compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the

the refrigerator.

correct temperatures.

 

 

 

 

 

The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal

 

 

 

 

 

cooling and energy savings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLICKS, POPS,

WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and SNAPS

 

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 flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils

 

may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

The freezer control will click when starting or stopping

 

Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

the compressor.

 

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost

Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle.

 

 

cycle.

 

 

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and

A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

 

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

 

 

On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,

 

the drain pan.

you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice

Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

bucket .

 

pressure equalization.

 

 

On models with a dispenser, during water dispense,

you may hear the water lines move at initial dispense

For additional information on normal

and after dispenser button is released.

icemaker operating sounds, see the

 

 

About the automatic icemaker section.

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

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator does not

 

Refrigerator in defrost cycle.

• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

operate

 

 

 

 

Control in 0ff position.

• Move the control to a temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator is unplugged.

• Push the plug completely into the outlet .

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuit

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

 

 

breaker is tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

 

Leveling legs need adjusting.

• See Level the Refrigerator.

(slight vibration

 

 

 

is normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GE 200D9366P004 operating instructions Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…

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