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Understanding
the sounds you
may hear
Your new, high-efficiency
refrigerator
may
introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds
normally indicate your refrigerator
is operating
correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and
kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.
The following
is a list of major components
in your refrigerator
and the sounds they can
ca use:
A Evaporator
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
OCCU£
D Automatic
ice maker
When ice has
been produced, you will hear ice cubes
falling into the ice bin. Ice maker fan,
water valve activation, and refrigerant gas
fluid may create sounds from its operation.
E Electronic
control & automatic
defrost
control These parts can produce
a snapping or clicking sound when turning
the cooling system on and off.
F Condenser
fan You may hear air being
forced through the condenser.
G Compressor
Modern, high=efficiency
compressors run much faster than older
models. The compressor may have a high=
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H Water valve
Makes a buzzing sound each
time it opens to fill the ice maker.
Z Drain pan (not removable) You may hear
water dripping into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
a Condenser
Nay create minimal sounds
from forced air.
H
Hotorized
damper
Nay produce a light
humming during operation.
Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator
is
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow
in the back wall vents of your freezer
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