GE GTE18GTHWW, GTE18GTHBB installation instructions Normal operating sounds, Whoosh

Normal operating sounds.

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Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

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compressor may run
	WHOOSH...		speeds.
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your old refrigerator and			plugged in, when the doors are opened
you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound			frequently or when a large amount of
while it is operating.			food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
„ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.			compartments. The fans are helping to
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.			maintain the correct temperatures.
CLICKS, POPS,			WATER SOUNDS
CRACKS and CHIRPS		„ 7KHÀRZRIUHIULJHUDQWWKURXJKWKHIUHH]HUFRROLQJFRLOVPD\
„ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
			make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
UHIULJHUDWRULV¿UVWSOXJJHGLQ7KLVKDSSHQVDVWKH		„	Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
			popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
„ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
		„	A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
when attempting to restart (this could take
			melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
up to 5 minutes).
		„	Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
„ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
			equalization.
defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

„On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

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