GE GBC12IAX - Manual (Page 17)

Normal operating sounds.
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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling
and energy savings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
■ 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 freezer control will click when starting or stopping
the compressor.
■ Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle.
■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
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.
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