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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.
Normal operating sounds. GEAppliances.com
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 icemaker, after an icemaking 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.
For additional information on normal
icemaker operating sounds, see the
About the automatic icemaker section.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not
Refrigerator in defrost cycle.
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Temperature control dial
• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature
in
0
position.
setting.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling (slight
Roller screws or leveling legs
• See Rollers and Leveling Legs.
vibration is normal)
need adjusting.
Fresh food or freezer
Temperature control dial
• See About the temperature control dial.
compartment too warm
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
• Set the temperature control dial one step colder.
door openings.
See About the temperature control dial.
Door left open.
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
Package blocking air duct in
• Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer
freezer compartment.
compartment.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...