Normal Operating Sounds And Sights - Frigidaire FFTR2126LM Use & Care Manual

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS

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.
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NOTE
Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient,
but is not a sound insulator.
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Following is a list of major components in your
refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:
A Evaporator Refrigerant through the
B Evaporator fan You may hear air being
C Defrost heater During defrost cycles,
During the automatic defrost cycle, you may
notice a red glow in the vents on the back
A wall of your freezer compartment. This is
normal during the defrost cycle.
B
D Automatic ice maker When ice has
E Electronic control & automatic
E
F Condenser fan You may hear air being
G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency
G
H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each
I Drain pan (not removable) You may hear
J Condenser May create minimal sounds
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evaporator may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
forced through the refrigerator by the
evaporator fan.
water dripping onto the defrost heater
may cause a hissing or sizzling sound.
After defrosting, a popping sound may
occur.
IMPORTANT
been produced, you will hear ice cubes
falling into the ice bin. The ice maker will
produce 2.5 to 3 pounds of ice every 24
hours depending on usage conditions.
defrost control These parts can produce
a snapping or clicking sound when turning
the cooling system on and off.
forced through the condenser.
compressors run much faster than in the
past. The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
time it opens to fill the ice maker.
water dripping into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
from forced air.