Nomml Operating Sounds - GE 22 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación

Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem
refrigerators
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 fi_ster
and longer than your old refi_igerator and you may
hear a high-l)itched hum or pulsating so/md while it
is operating.
• 54m may hear a whooshing so/md when the (loo_ close.
This is due to pressm'e equalizing within the reti_igerato_:
Electronic models only:
• Sometimes tile refl'igerator runs for an extended period,
espedally when tile doo_ are opened fl'equenfl): This
ineans that tile
FrostGuard T"
feature
is working to prevent
fl'eezer burn and improve food l)rese_wation.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• _m may hear cracking or l)Ol)ping sotmds when tile
reti_igerator is fi_t l)lugged in. This hal)pens as tile
i'efiJgei'ator cools to tile coYi'ect teilll)ei'attli'e.
• Tile compressor may Catlse a clicking or chiq)ing
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
u I) to 5 minutes).
• The electronic control board may cause a clicking sotmd
when relays acti\me to control _efl_igerator components.
• EN)ansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defl'ost C_lll Catlse a ci'acking or
l)Ol)ping soma&
• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking cycle,
um may hear tile ice cubes dropping into tile ice bucket.
• On models with a dispense_; dtwing water dispense, you
may hear tile water lines move at initial dispense and
after dispenser button is released,
WHIRl
54m may hear tile rims 'IS )inning.* Tile rims hel I) to
maintain tile correct temperatm'es.
Electronic models only:
• Ybu may hear tile rims spinning at high speeds.
This hal)pens when tile refl_igerator is fiI_t plugged in,
when tile (loo_ are opened fl'equently or when a lmge
amotmt ot toed is added to the refl_igerator or fl'eezer
COIIll)_l i'tlilents.
• If either door is open tot over 3 minutes, you may hear
the tiros come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
• Tile rims change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy' savings.
WATER SOUNDS
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• Tile flow of refrigerant through tile fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gmgling noise like boiling water:
• Water dropping on tile defl'ost heater can cause
a sizzling, pol)ping or buzzing sotmd (lining tile
defl'ost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during tile defl'ost
c)'cle as ice melts fl'om tile e\_q)orator and flo_vs into
tile drain pan.
• Closing tile door may cause a gmgling sotmd due to
pressm'e equalization.
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