Crosley XSS23G Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 29

Normal Operating Conditions
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators .
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology .
Do you hear what I hear? These conditions are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
■ T he 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 .
■ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended
period, especially when the doors are opened
frequently . This means that the Frost Guard™
feature is working to prevent freezer burn and
improve food preservation .
■ Y ou may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
close . This is due to pressure equalizing within the
refrigerator .
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in . This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature .
■ Electronic dampers click open and closed to
provide optimal cooling and energy savings .
■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes) .
■ The electronic control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate to control refrigerator
components .
■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound .
■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket .
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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 .
■ If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may
hear the fans come on in order to cool the light
bulbs .
■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings .
WATER SOUNDS
■ The flow of refrigerant through the cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise like boiling water .
■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause
a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the
defrost cycle .
■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows
into the drain pan .
■ C losing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization .
For additional information on normal
icemaker and dispenser operating sounds,
see the About the automatic icemaker and
About the ice and water dispenser sections .
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