Kenmore 218949500 (9905) Owner's Manual page 18

AUTOMATIC iCE MAKER *
Occasiona[fy you will hear ice
cubes dropping into the Ice bin.
j EVAPORATOR FAN
You may hear air being forced
through the cabinet by the fan.
EVAPORATOR ..........................
The flow of refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a botling
or gurgling sound.
DEFROST HEATER
During defrost cyoles, water ddpptng
onto the heater may cause a hissing
or stzzling sound. After defrosting, a
popping sound may occur.
WATER VALVE *
When the ice maker fills with
water, you wilt hear a buzzing
sound and water running
CONDENSER FAN
You may hear the condenser
fan cycling on and off
COLD CONTROL & DEFROST TIMER 1
These parts can produce a snapping J.....
sound when turning the refrigerator
on or off, q]_e timer also produces
sounds s[mtlar to an electric clock
__ INSULATION
Rigid foam insulation has excellent
insulating capabilities It Is very
energy efficient; however, it does
have a tendency to amplify sound
--_j COMPRESSOR
Modern, high efficiency compressors
operate much faster than older models
The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
* On models equtpped wtth an Automatic Ice Maker,
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