GE Monogram ZIBI240 Owner's Manual

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16• You may hear clicking, cracking orpopping sounds when the appliancecools to the correct temperature orimmediately following defrost.• The electronic control board may causea clicking sound when relays activate tocontrol appliance components.• Expansion and contraction of coolingcoils during and after defrost can causecracking or popping sounds.• After an icemaking cycle, you may hearthe ice cubes dropping into the icebucket.• The flow of refrigerant through thefreezer cooling coils may make agurgling noise like boiling water.• Water dropping on the defrost heater cancause a sizzling, popping or buzzing soundduring the defrost cycle.• A water dripping noise may occurduring the defrost cycle as ice meltsfrom the evaporator and flows intothe drain pan.• Closing the door may cause a gurglingsound due to pressure equalization.NormaloperatingsoundsNewer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have morefeatures and use newer technology.HUMMM...WHOOSH...CLICKS, POPS,CRACKS and CHIRPS WATER SOUNDSDo you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.• The new high efficiency compressormay run faster and longer than yourold appliance and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sounds whileit is operating.• Sometimes the appliance runs for anextended period, especially when thedoors are opened frequently.• You may hear a whooshing sound whenthe doors close. This is due to pressureequalizing within the appliance.• The cabinet fan runs continuously exceptwhen the door is opened.• You may hear the fans spinning athigh speeds. This happens when theappliance is first plugged in, when thedoor is opened frequently or when alarge amount of food is added to theappliance. The fans help maintaindesired temperatures.• If the door is open for over 3 minutes,you may hear the fans come on in orderto cool the light bulbs.• The fans change speeds in order toprovide optimal cooling and energy savings.The Problem SolverBar Refrigerator with IcemakerFor additional information on normalicemaker and dispenser operatingsounds, see the Automatic Icemakersection in the Bar Refrigerator withIcemaker Owner’s Manual only.