Normal operating sounds.

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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.

■ The new high efficiency

 

HUMMM...

■ You may hear the fans spinning at

compressor may run

 

high speeds.

 

WHOOSH...

faster and longer than

 

 

 

This happens when the refrigerator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your old refrigerator

 

 

is first plugged in, when the doors

and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating

are opened frequently or when

sound while it is operating.

 

 

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or

 

 

 

 

 

■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.

freezer 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

■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils

■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

 

may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

 

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

■

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

 

when attempting to restart (this could take

 

 

ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

 

up to 5 minutes).

 

 

■

Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

■

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and

 

pressure equalization.

 

after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

■

On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you

 

 

 

 

 

 

For additional information on normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature control dial

• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

in 0 position.

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 (slight

 

Roller screws or leveling legs

• See Rollers and Leveling Legs.

 

vibration is normal)

 

need adjusting.

 

 

Fresh food or freezer

 

Temperature control dial

• See About the temperature control dial.

 

compartment too warm

 

not set cold enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warm weather or frequent

• Set the temperature control dial one step colder.

 

 

 

door openings.

See About the temperature control dial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Door left open.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Package blocking air duct in

• Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer

 

 

 

freezer compartment.

compartment.

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GE 197D5226P005, PTS18SHSSS operating instructions Normal operating sounds, Before you call for service…
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197D5226P005, PTS18SHSSS specifications

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