Normal Operating Sounds; Troubleshooting Tips - AMERICANA Model 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Normal operating sounds. AmerioanaApplianoesoom
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...
conlpressor nlay itln
_lllfll fllAl_ Ill
f.s_e, . .d longe, _ ha. -- wnuuon...
your old refrigerator
and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsadng
sound while it is operadng.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due
m pressure equalizing
within the refligemmL
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds when file
refligerator is fi_st plugged in. This happens as the
refligemtor cools m the correct mmpemmre.
• The compressor may cause a dicking or chiIping sound
when attempting m restart (rids could rake
up m 5 mint]ms).
• Expan0on and cormaction of cooling coils during and
_ffter deflost can cause a crocking or popping sound.
• On models wkh an icemake_; _ffter 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 flequenfly 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 dnough file 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 dfippi_g n4se may (_2ctlrduring file defrost cycle as
ice melts flom file evaporator mad flowsinto file &vfinpan.
• Closing file door m W cause a gurgling sound due m
pressure equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money!l Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Refrigerator doesnot
operate
What ToDo
• _(Mfit a bout 30 minutes for defrost cyde to end.
• Move file mmpemmre 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 too warm
• Set file temperature conUol dial one step comet.
SeeAbout thetemperaturecontroldial
• Check to see if packalge is holding door open.
• Check m see if packalge is Necking air duct in fleezer
co[ilpartlllent.
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