GE 16, 17, 18 Owner's Manual

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The new high efficiencycompressor may runfaster and longer thanyour old refrigeratorand you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsatingsound 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.Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more featuresand use newer technology. You may hear the fans spinning athigh speeds.This happens when the refrigeratoris first plugged in, when the doorsare opened frequently or whena large amount of food is added to the refrigerator orfreezer compartments. The fans are helping tomaintain the correct temperatures.CLICKS, POPS,CRACKS and CHIRPS You may hear cracking or popping sounds when therefrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as therefrigerator cools to the correct temperature. The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping soundwhen attempting to restart (this could takeup to 5 minutes). Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during andafter defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, youmay hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.WATER SOUNDS The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coilsmay 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 asice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due topressure equalization.Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.For additional information on normalicemaker operating sounds, see theAbout the automatic icemaker section.22Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsBefore you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages first and you may not need to call for service.Problem Possible Causes What To DoRefrigerator 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 temperaturein 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 freezerfreezer compartment. compartment.HUMMM...WHOOSH...