GE 200D8074P043 Normal operating sounds, Clicks, Pops, CRACKS and CHIRPS, Hummm, Whoosh, Water

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.

	HUMMM...
	WHOOSH
 The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and
longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a		 You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
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
 Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,		a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This means		freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain
that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to prevent freezer		the correct temperatures.
burn and improve food preservation.		 If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear
 You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This		the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.		 The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
		cooling and energy savings.
		 You may hear the fans running after selecting one
		of the CustomCool™ settings.

CLICKS, POPS,	WATER
CRACKS and CHIRPS	SOUNDS

You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

 Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide		The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
		may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
optimal cooling and energy savings.
 The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound		Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
		popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).	 A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle
 The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound		as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain
		pan.
when relays activate to control refrigerator components.
 Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and		Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
		pressure equalization.
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
 On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,
			For additional information on normal
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
			icemaker and dispenser operating sounds,
the ice bucket.
			see the About the automatic icemaker
			and About the ice and water dispenser
			sections.

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