GE 200D9366P004 Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, Water Sounds, Whoosh

Normal operating sounds. ge.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.

		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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