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Normal operating sounds,
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Newer refrigerators
sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators
have more features
and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
• The .ew high efr, cie.cy
HUMMM...
conlpIessoI
nlay
Itln
fas_e, a.dlonge, _ ha.
--
wnuuan...
your
old
refrigerator
and
you
may
hear
a high-pitched
hum
or pulsaung
sound while it is operating.
•
You may
hear
a
whooshing sound
when
die
doors
close.
This is due m pressure equalizing wiflfin file refligeramI.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when file
refligerator is fi_st plugged in. This happens as the
reflige_tor
cools m the correct mmpe_mne.
•
The compressor may cause a clicking or chiIping sound
when attempting m restart (flds could rake
up to 5 mint]ms).
•
Expan0on and cormaction of cooling coils during and
after deflost can cause a c_wcking or popping sound.
•
On models with an icemake_; _ff_cer an icemaking cycle, you
m W hear the ice cubes dropping into file ice bucket.
WHIR!
• You may hear the fans spinning
at
high speeds.
This happens
when the refligerator
is first plugged in, when the doors
are opened
flequendy
or when
a large
amount
of food
is added
to the refligerator
or
fleezer
compartments.
The
fans are helping
to
maintain
the correct
temperatures.
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WATERSOUNDS
•
The flow of refligemnt flnough die fleezer cooling coils
m W make a gurgling noise like b41ing wateL
•
Wamr dropping on the deflost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the deflost cycle.
•
Awater d_ippi_g n4se may (xcctliduring file defrost cycle as
ice melts flom file evapo_tor mid flowsinto file &vfinDin.
•
Closing file door m W cause a gurgling sound due m
pressure equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Refrigerator doesnot
operate
What ToDo
• _Mfitabout 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
• Move file mmpe_mne
conuol dial m a mmpemmre
setting.
• Push the plug complemly into the outlet.
• Replace filse or reset the breakeL
Possible Causes
Refrigerator
in defrost
cycle.
Temperature
control
dial
in 0 position.
Refrigerator is unplugged.
The fuse is
blown/circuit
breaker is tripped.
Roller screws or leveling legs
need adjusting.
Temperature control dial
not set cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent
door openings.
Door left open.
Package blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.
Vibration orrattling(slight
• See Rollers andLevelingLegs.
vibration i s normal)
Fresh foodorfreezer
• See About thetemperaturecontroldial.
compartment toowarm
• Set die mmperamre conuol dial one stop coldeL
SeeAbout thetemperaturecontroldial
• Check to see if package is holding door open.
• Check m see if package is Mocking air duct in fleezer
co[IlpalQllent.
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