GE Monogram ZDWT240 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Problem Solver

Normal operating sounds

The Problem Solver

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

	CLICKS, POPS,		WATER SOUNDS
	CRACKS and CHIRPS
•	You may hear cracking or popping sounds
	when the appliance is first plugged in.	•	The flow of refrigerant through the
	This happens as the appliance cools to
			appliance cooling coils may make a
	the correct temperature.
			gurgling noise like boiling water.
•	Expansion and contraction of cooling
		•	A water dripping noise may occur as
	coils during and after defrost can cause
			water from the evaporator flows into
	cracking or popping sounds.
			the drain pan.
•	The electronic control board may cause
		•	Closing the door may cause a gurgling
	a clicking sound when relays activate to
			sound due to pressure equalization.
	control appliance components.

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