A:Answer Hello,
I am happy to help. Please view the links below for normal sounds you can expect to hear from your new washer.
http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17814
http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17815
http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=21894
We suggest to make sure the shipping material was removed and make sure the washer is level. For details, see the following links: http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17445 http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16557
To level washer: http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17817
Washers that have a load setting (Extra Large, Large, Medium, Small) fill with the same amount of water every time based on the water level chosen. The water usage will be a little less than older washers to comply with federal energy and water regulations.
I hope this helps. Thank you for checking with us.
Lisa from GE Appliances.