Normal Operating Sounds - Electrolux EW23BC87SS4 Use And Care Manual

34 Normal Operating Sounds

Understanding the
sounds you may hear
Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator
may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These
sounds normally indicate your refrigerator
is operating correctly. Some surfaces on
floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may
make these sounds more noticeable.
The following is a list of major components
in your refrigerator and the sounds they
can cause:
A Evaporator Refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
B Evaporator fan You may hear air
being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan.
C Defrost heater During defrost
cycles, water dripping onto the
defrost heater may cause a hissing
or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a
popping sound may occur.
D Automatic ice maker When ice
has been produced, you will hear
ice cubes falling into the ice bin. Ice
maker fan, water valve activation,
and refrigerant gas fluid may create
sounds from its operation.
E Electronic control & automatic
defrost control These parts can
produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the cooling system on
and off.
F Condenser fan You may hear air
being forced through the condenser.
G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency
compressors run much faster than
older models. The compressor may
have a high-pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound
each time it opens to fill the ice
maker.
I Drain pan (not removable) You may
hear water dripping into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
J Condenser May create minimal
sounds from forced air.
K Motorized Perfect Temp
damper May produce a light
humming during operation.
L Ice dispensing paddle When
dispensing ice, you will hear a
snapping, clicking, or popping sound.
M Motorized damper May produce a
light humming during operation.
N Perfect Temp
off when door opens or Perfect
Temp
Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator
is not a sound insulator.
During automatic defrost cycle, a red
glow in the back wall vents of your
freezer compartment is normal.
drawer
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drawer fan Turns
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drawer is turned off.
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NOTE
NOTE
Features vary by model