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Normal operatingsounds,
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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
efticienc)
colni)ressor
ma)
iun
faster
and hmger
than your old refl'igerator
and wm may
hear a high-pitched
hmn
or pulsating
sound
while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes
the refl'igerator
rtms tot an extended
period,
especially
when the doms are opened
ti'equently.
This
means
that the Frost Guarff" featm'e
is working
to
prevent
fl'eezer burn and improve
tood preservation.
•
Y)m may hear a whooshing
sotmd
when the (loo_s close.
This is due to pressure
equalizing
within
the reti_igerato_:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
•
You
may
hear
cracking
or i)oi)ping
sotmds
when
the
refl'igerator
is first
phlgged
in. This
hai}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
sound
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
refl'igerator
coi/ipoileilts.
•
Expansion
and
contraction
of cooling
coils
dm'ing
and
aiter
defl'ost
can
cause
a cracking
or i_oi_ping
sound.
•
On
models
with
an
icemake_;
after
an icemaking
cycle,
you
may
hear
the
ice
cubes
dropping
into
the
ice bucket.
WHIR!
•
You
may
hear
the
rims
spimdng
at high
speeds.
This
hai)pens
when
the
reii'igerator
is first
plugged
in, when
the
doors
are opened
ti'equently
or when
a large
_lillOtlllt
(if tood
is added
to the
refrigerator
or ti'eezer
compartments.
The
rims
are helping
to
maintain
the
correct
temperatures.
•
If either
door
is open
fiw 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 gm'gling
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
dm'ing
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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