Frigidaire FRT17G5CSK5 Use & Care Manual page 17

UNDERSTANDING THESOUNDSYOUMAYHEAR
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A. Evaporator
The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may
create a boiling or gurgling sound.
B. Evaporator Fan
You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan,
C. Defrost Heater
During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost
heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound, After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur,
your freezer compartment, This is normal during the
defrost cycle.
Do Automatic ice Maker
if your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin,
E. Cold Control & Defrost Timer or Automatic
Defrost Control
These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the refrigerator on and off, The timer also
produces sounds similar to an electric clock,
F. Condenser Fan
if condenser coifs are located underneath your
refrigerator as shown in the drawing at the left, you
have a condenser fan, You may hear air being forced
through the condenser by the condenser fan,
G. Compressor
Modern, high-efficiency compressors operate much
faster than older models, The compressor may have a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound,
H. Water Vatve
if your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water valve
opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle.
t. Drain Pan (Nonremovable)
You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle, The drain pan will be located on top
of the compressor for air-cooled condensers (black coifs
on back of refrigerator),
Jo Condenser Coils (Fan-cooled models only)
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