GE 17 Refrigerator User Manual


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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.
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and use newer technology.
You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is
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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.
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cools to the correct temperature.
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when
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defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you
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WATER SOUNDS
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Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
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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.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
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