Whirlpool ET14JM Use And Care Manual page 12

Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your
old one didn't. Because the sounds are new to
Water sounds
you, you might be concerned about them. Don't
When the refrigerator stops running, you may
be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after
surfaces like the floor, walls and cabinets can
it stops. You may also hear defrost water running
make the sounds seem louder.
into the defrost water pan and sizzle during
The followina describes the kinds of sounds
defrost cycles.
that might be iew to you, and what may be
making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
Ice maker sounds
. trickling water
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thud (clatter of ice)
You may hear the refrigerator's fan motor and
moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
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If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you may
hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling
water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
The thermostat makes a definite click when the
refrigerator stops running. lt also makes a sound
when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will
click when the defrost cycle starts.
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