GE GBC12 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal

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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			■ 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 doors close.				amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.				compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the
				correct temperatures.
	CLICKS, POPS,			WATER SOUNDS
CRACKS and CHIRPS
■ 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
■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
				may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
			■	Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
up to 5 minutes).
				sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
				cycle.
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
			■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,
				cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
				the drain pan.
bucket.
			■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
				pressure equalization.

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