GE PFSF6PKXABB - Troubleshooting Tips; Normal Operating Sounds; Before Calling for Service

Normal operating sounds, ge.com
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
Do gou hear what ! hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
iii_ 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 isoperating.
Youmay hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.This is
due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKSand SNAPS
Youmay hearcrackingor poppingsoundswhenthe refrigerator
isfirstpluggedin.Thishappensasthe refrigeratorcoolsto
thecorrecttemperature.
Thefreezercontrolwill clickwhenstartingor stopping
thecompressor.
Expansionandcontractionof coolingcoilsduringandafter
defrostcancauseacrackingor poppingsound.
Onmodelswithanicemaker,afteran icemakingcycle,youmay
heartheicecubesdroppingintothe icebucket.
Onmodelswitha dispenser,duringwaterdispense,you may
hearthewaterlinesmoveat initialdispenseandafterdispenser
buttonisreleased.
WHIR!
Youmay hearthefansspinningat highspeeds.Thishappens
whentherefrigeratorisfirst pluggedin,whenthe doorsare
openedfrequentlyorwhena largeamountoffoodis added
totherefrigeratororfreezercompartments.Thefansarehelping
tomaintainthecorrecttemperatures.
Thefanschangespeedsinorderto provideoptimalcoolingand
energysavings.
WATERSOUNDS
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Theflowofrefrigerantthroughthe freezercoolingcoilsmay
makea gurglingnoiselikeboilingwater.
Waterdroppingonthe defrostheatercancausea sizzling,
poppingor buzzingsoundduringthe defrostcycle.
Awaterdrippingnoisemay occurduringthedefrostcycleasice
meltsfromtheevaporatorandflowsintothe drainpan.
Closingthe doormay causea gurglingsounddueto pressure
equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
operate
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Vibration or rattling Leveling legs need adjusting. • See Leve!the Refrigerator.
(slight vibration
is normal)
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