Normal Operating Sounds - Frigidaire Gallery GRQC2255BF Use & Care Manual

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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS

Understanding the Sounds
Coming from the Refrigerator
High-efficiency refrigerators may
introduce unfamiliar sounds. These
sounds normally indicate you are correctly
operating the refrigerator. Some surfaces
on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may
make these sounds more noticeable.
The following is a list of major
components in the refrigerator and the
sounds they can cause:
A Evaporators Refrigerant through the
evaporators may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
B Evaporator fans Sounds of air being
forced through the refrigerator by
the evaporator fans may be heard.
C Defrost heaters During defrost
cycles, water dripping onto the
defrost heaters may cause a hissing
or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a
popping sound may occur.
D Automatic ice maker When ice has
been produced, sounds of ice cubes
falling into the ice bin may be heard.
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 Sounds of air being
forced through the condenser may
be heard.
G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency
compressors run much faster than
older models. The compressor may
have a high-pitched hum or pulsating
sound. Variable speed compressors
may run more frequently for energy
efficiencies.
H Water valves Make a buzzing
sound each time they open to fill
the ice maker.
I Drain pan (not removable) Sounds
of water dripping into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle may be heard.
J Condenser May create minimal
sounds from forced air.
K Motorized damper May produce a
light humming during operation.
L Ice dispenser When dispensing ice, a
snapping, clicking, or popping sound
may be heard.
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NOTE
Energy efficient foam in the refrigerator
is not a sound insulator.
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NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red
glow in the back wall vents of the
freezer compartment is normal.
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