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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GE ZIBS240, ZIBI240 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Problem Solver

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