GE 22 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
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and longer than your old refrigerator and you may
hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it
is operating.
Ŷ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended
period, especially when the doors are opened
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improve food preservation.
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refrigerator.
Ŷ 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
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maintain the correct temperatures.
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hear the fans come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
Ŷ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
Ŷ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
Ŷ Electronic dampers click open and closed to
provide optimal cooling and energy savings.
Ŷ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
Ŷ The electronic control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate to control refrigerator
components.
Ŷ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
Ŷ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WATER SOUNDS
Ŷ The flow of refrigerant through the cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Ŷ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause
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defrost cycle.
Ŷ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows
into the drain pan.
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Do you hear what I hear? These conditions are normal.
Normal Operating Conditions
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icemaker and dispenser operating sounds,
see the About the automatic icemaker and
About the ice and water dispenser sections.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: Normal Operating Conditions

GE 22 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	22
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English