GE 19 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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27NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDSThese sounds are normal and are due mostly to high efficient operation.Reversing the Door Swing Normal Operating SoundsCompressorModern, high efficiencycompressors operatemuch faster than oldermodels. The compressormay have a high pitchedhum or pulsating sound.Evaporator FanYou may hear air beingforced through thecabinet by the fan.Water Valve(on models equipped withan automatic icemaker)When the icemaker fillswith water, a buzzingsound and running waterwill be heard.Water PanWater may be heardrunning into the drain panduring defrost cycle.Cold Control& Defrost TimerThese parts can producea snapping sound whenturning the refrigeratoron or off. The timer alsoproduces a sound similarto an electric clock.Condenser FanYou may hear airbeing forced over thecondenser by the fan.Defrost HeaterDuring defrost cycles,water dripping onto theheater may cause ahissing or sizzling sound.After defrosting, apopping sound mayoccur and the evaporatormay create a boiling orgurgling sound.EvaporatorThe flow of refrigerantthrough the evaporatormay create a boiling orgurgling sound.Icemaker(on some models)Occasionally you willhear ice cubes droppinginto the ice bin.Plastic LinerCracking or poppingsounds due to expansionof the plastic liner.Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, youmay want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under therefrigerator to reduce the noise.