GE 16 Owner's Manual

49-1000501 Rev. 0 19
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds
■ The new high
efficiency compressor
may run faster and
longer than your old
refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum
or pulsating sound while it is operating.
■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
close.Thisisduetopressureequalizingwithinthe
refrigerator.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
■ You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator
is first plugged in, when the doors
are opened frequently or when a
large amount of food is added to the
refrigeratororfreezercompartments.
The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
CLICKS,POPS,
CRACKSandCHIRPS
■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after 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.
WATERSOUNDS
■ Theflowofrefrigerantthroughthefreezercoolingcoils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling,poppingorbuzzingsoundduringthedefrost
cycle.
■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressureequalization.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...

GE 16 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	16
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English