Normal Operatingsoundsand Sights - Kenmore 253.7034 series Use & Care Manual

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights
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 cause_
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 occur.
D Automatic ice maker When ice has
been produced, you will hear ice cubes
falling into the ice bin. Ice maker fan
and water valve activation may create
sounds from its operation. (Freezer ice
maker in select models only).
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.
I Drain pan (not removable) You may
hear water dripping into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.
J Condenser May create minimal sounds
from forced air.
L Ice dispensing paddle When
dispensing ice, you will hear a
snapping, clicking, or popping sound
when the solenoid opens and closes the
ice chute.
M Motorized damper May produce a
light humming during operation.
NOTE
Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator
is not a sound insulator.
NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red
glow in the back wall vents of your
freezer compartment is normal.
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