GE Profile GTR12HBX Owner's Manual

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HUMMM...WHOOSH...■ The new high-efficiency compressor may run fasterand longer than your old refrigerator, and you mayhear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound whileit is operating.■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigeratorshave more features and use newer technology.■ 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 largeamount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezercompartments. The fans are helping to maintainthe correct temperatures.CLICKS, POPS,CRACKS and CHIRPS■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds whenthe refrigerator is first plugged in. This happensas the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirpingsound when 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,you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the icebucket.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 asizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrostcycle.■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrostcycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows intothe drain pan.■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound dueto pressure equalization.Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.Normal operating sounds. ge.com13Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions InstallationInstructions