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PROBLEM
CFEFMTING SOUNDS
t-K3TAll? FROM
BOTR3M OF
REFRIGERATOR
'RESH FOOD
ORFREEZER
X3MPARTMENT
"TEMPERATURE
"00 WARM
'OODS DRY OUT
ROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
POSSIBLECAUSE
AND
REM-EDY
—
@ The high s~eed com~ressc?r m otor recwired to maintain near zero temperatures
A
in the [a~ge~reezercokparhment may p~oducehigher sound levels than your old
'f@
refrigtirator.
@Normal fan air flow—one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
* These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:
@ Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost.
@ Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
@ Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
@ Refrigerant boiling or gurgling.
~ Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during
defrost and refrigeration following defrost.
IS With automatic icemaker, the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes as icemaker refills.
@Normal air flow COOI ing motor. In the refr~geratlon process, it is nornwdthat heat
be expelled in the area under the refrigerat'o[ Some floor coverings will discolor at
these normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor covering supplier shou/d
be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
@ Temperature control not set cold enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
on page 5.
Warm weather–frequent door openings.
Door left open for long time.
Package may be holding door open.
Package blocking air duct in freezer compartment.
s Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
I
I
SJ3w ICE CUBE
,
FREEZING
~ Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
~Too frequent and too long door openings.
@Frost within package is normal.
@Heavily loaded freezer compartment can cause reduced air flow
around food packages.
I Door may have been [eft ajar
I
e Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
1
Q if the doors are not opened regularly, the ice cube freezing rate will be reduced. ~~:~
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