GE 21 CRACKS and SNAPS, Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…, HUMMM, WATER SOUNDS, Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal, WHOOSH, • See

Normal operating sounds.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 hear a high-pitched hum					You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens
or pulsating sound while it is operating.
					when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are
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 to
					maintain the 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					The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may
correct temperature.
					make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the
					Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
compressor.
					popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle.
					A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
					melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
					Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may
					equalization.
hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
On models with a dispenser, during water dispense, you
						For additional information on normal
may hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after						icemaker operating sounds, see the
dispenser button is released.						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 0 (off) 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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