Normal Operating Sounds - Amana 10480902 Use & Care Manual

Normal Operating Sounds Of Today's Refrigerators
Your new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
designed, smaller refrigerator or a refrigerator which
operated less efficiently. Today's refrigerators have
new features such as automatic icemakers and auto-
matic defrost. They also are designed to be more
ICE MAKER
Ice cubes will drop out of the
automatic ice maker into the
ice bucket. (Only on models
equipped with an automatic
ice maker.)
FREEZER CONTROL
The freezer control will click
when starting or stopping the
compressor.
DEFROST TIMER
The automatic defrost timer
sounds like an electric clock
and snaps in and out of the
defrost cycle.
COMPRESSOR
The new high efficiency
compressor runs faster and
will have a higher pitch hum
or pulsating sound while
operating.
DEFROST DRAIN PAN
Defrost water falls into the
drain pan during the defrost
cycle.
energy efficient and operate as economically as
possible. With this new design, you may hear sounds
which are unfamiliar to you, yet they are quite
normal and do NOT require a service call.
INSULATION
Foam insulation is very
energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capa-
bilities; however it does not
provide the high level of
sound insulation provided by
the less efficient fiberglass
insulation once used by
manufacturers.
FREEZER FAN
The fan circulates cold air to
cool the refrigerator and the
freezer compartment and
sounds like air rushing or a
whirring sound.
EVAPORATOR
The flow of refrigerant through
the freezer cooling coil sounds
like boiling water, gt_r. g ling
noise or moaning noise.
DEFROST HEATER
Water dropping on the defrost
heater causes a sizzling,
hissing or popping sound
during the defrost cycle.
CONDENSER FAN
The condenser fan circulates
air to remove heat from
condenser and compressor
and makes a whirring sound.
ICE MAKER WATER
VALVE HOOK-UP
The water valve will buzz
when the ice maker fills with
water. This occurs whether
or not the refrigerator is
connected to the household
water supply. In the event
your refrigerator has not
been hooked up to water, you
can stop the sound by raising
the Ice Maker shut off arm
to the 'up' position. (Only on
models equipped with an
automatic ice maker.)
All of these sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.
They indicate the unit is operating and performing as designed.
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