GE 16 User Manual

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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.

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You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

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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.

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You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

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The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound
when attempting to restart (this could take 
up to 5 minutes).

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Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

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On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you
may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

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The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

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Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

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A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as
ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

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Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.

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• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

• Move the temperature control dial to a temperature

in 0 position.

setting.

• Push the plug completely into the outlet.

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker. 

• See Rollers and Leveling Legs.

• See About the temperature control dial.

• Set the temperature control dial one step colder. 

See About the temperature control dial.

• Check to see if package is holding door open.

• Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer 

compartment.