GE Monogram ZDBR240 Owner's Manual page 15

The Problem Solver
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Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more
features and use newer technolog T.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
-- WHOOSH...
The new high efficiency compressor
may run fasmr and longer than your
old appliance and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pnlsaung sounds while
it is operating.
Sometimes the appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when the
doors are opened Dequently.
You may hear a whooshing sound when
the doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the appliance is first i)lugged in.
This happens as the appliance cools to
rise correct temperature.
Expansion and contraction of cooling
coils during and after defrost can cause
cracking or popping sounds.
The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control appliance components.
WHIB/
You may hear the fans spinning at
high speeds. This hai)pens when the
appliance is first plugged in, when the
door is opened flequently or when
larg_ amounts of beverages are added
to the appliance. The fans hel I) maintain
desired temperatures.
If the door is open for over 3 minums,
you may hear a fan come on in order
to cool the appliance.
The fans change speeds in order to
provide optimal cooling and energy saving:s.
WATER SOUNDS
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The flow of refligerant througt_ the
appliance cooling coils may make a
gurgling noise like boiling water.
A wamr dripping noise may occur as
water flom the evaporator flows into the
drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.
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