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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
•
The
new
high
eflicienc)
colni)ressor
nm)
iun
faster
and hmger
than your old refl'igerator
and wm may
hear a high-l)itched
hmn
or pulsating
sound
while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes
the reflJgerator
runs tor an extended
period,
especially
when the doms are opened
fl'equently.
This
means
that the Frost Guarff" featm'e
is working
to
prevent
fl'eezer bm'n and improve
tood preservation.
•
Ybu may hear a whooshing
sotmd
when the doms
close.
This is due to pressm'e
equalizing
within
the _efl_igerato_:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
•
You
may
hear
cracking
or
i)oi)ping
sotmds
when
the
refl'igerator
is first
plugged
in. This
hal)pens
as the
refl'igerator
cools
to the
correct
temperature.
•
Electronic
dampers
click
open
and
closed
to provide
optimal
cooling
and
energy
savings.
•
The
compressor
may
cause
a
clicking or chirping
sotmd
when
attempting
to restart
(this
could
take
up
to 5 minutes).
•
The
electronic
control
board
may
cause
a clicking
sound
when
relays
activate
to control
refrigerator
COi/lpoileilts,
•
Expansion
and
contraction
of cooling
coils
dm'ing
and
atier
defl'ost
can
cause
a
cracking or I)opping
sotmd.
•
On
models
with
an
icemaker,
alter
an icemaking
cycle,
you
may
hear
the
ice
cubes
dropping
into
the
ice bucket.
WHIR!
•
You mav hear
the rims spinning
at high
speeds.
This hal)pens
when
the reti'igerator
is first plugged
in, when
the doors
are opened
ti'equently
or when
a large
alllOtlllt
of tood
is added
to the refrigerator
or ti'eezer
compartments.
The rims are helping
to
maintain
the correct
temperatures.
•
If either
door is open
tot over 3 minutes,
you may
hear
the rims come
on in order
to cool the light
bulbs.
•
The rims change
speeds
in order
to provide
optimal
cooling
and
energy
savings.
WATERSOUNDS
6
•
The
flow
of refl'igerant
through
the
fl'eezer
cooling
coils
may
make
a gurgling
noise
like
boiling
water.
•
_'ater
dropping
on the
defrost
heater
can
cause
a
sizzling,
i)oi)ping
or buzzing
sound
dm'ing
the
defrost
cycle.
•
A water
dripping
noise
may
occur
during
the
defrost
cycle
as ice melts
from
the
evaporator
and
flows
into
the
drain
pan.
•
Closing
the
door
may
cause
a gurgling
sotmd
due
to
pressure
equalization.
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