GE ZIBS240 Normal operating sounds, The Problem Solver, Hummm Whoosh, Clicks, Pops, Water Sounds

Normal operating sounds

The Problem Solver

Bar Refrigerator with Icemaker

Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances 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	•	You may hear the fans spinning at
	old appliance and you may hear a high-		high speeds. This happens when the
	pitched hum or pulsating sounds while		appliance is first plugged in, when the
	it is operating.		door is opened frequently or when a
•	Sometimes the appliance runs for an		large amount of food is added to the
			appliance. The fans help maintain
	extended period, especially when the
			desired temperatures.
	doors are opened frequently.
•	You may hear a whooshing sound when	•	If the door is open for over 3 minutes,
			you may hear the fans come on in order
	the doors close. This is due to pressure
			to cool the light bulbs.
	equalizing within the appliance.
•	The cabinet fan runs continuously except	•	The fans change speeds in order to
			provide optimal cooling and energy savings.
	when the door is opened.

CLICKS, POPS, WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and CHIRPS

•You may hear clicking, cracking or

	popping sounds when the appliance	•	The flow of refrigerant through the
	cools to the correct temperature or
			freezer cooling coils may make a
	immediately following defrost.
			gurgling noise like boiling water.
•	The electronic control board may cause	•	Water dropping on the defrost heater can
	a clicking sound when relays activate to
			cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound
	control appliance components.
			during the defrost cycle.
•	Expansion and contraction of cooling	•	A water dripping noise may occur
	coils during and after defrost can cause
			during the defrost cycle as ice melts
	cracking or popping sounds.
			from the evaporator and flows into
•	After an icemaking cycle, you may hear		the drain pan.
	the ice cubes dropping into the ice	•	Closing the door may cause a gurgling
	bucket.
			sound due to pressure equalization.
				For additional information on normal
				icemaker and dispenser operating
				sounds, see the Automatic Icemaker
				section in the Bar Refrigerator with
				Icemaker Owner’s Manual only.

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