Normal operatingsounds.
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
efficiency
compressor
may
run
faster
and longer than your old refligerator
and you may
hear a high-pitched
hum or pulsating
sound while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes the refligemtor
runs for an extended peiiod,
especiall), when the doors are opened frequently. This
means that the FrostGuard
TM
feature is
working
m
prevent
fleezer burn and
improve
food
preservation.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refligeramL
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking oi popping
sounds when the
refligerator
is first plugged in. This happens
as the
refligerator
cools to the correct temperature.
•
Elecuonic
dampers
click open and closed to provide
opdmal
cooling and energy savings.
•
The compressor
may cause a clicking oi chirping
sound when attempting
to restart
(this could take
up to 5 minutes).
•
The electronic
conuol
board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate to control
refiigerator
components.
•
Expansion
and conuacdon
of cooling coils during
and after deflost can cause a cracking oi popping
sotlnd.
•
On models with an icemakei;
arier an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping
into
the ice bucket.
WHIR!
• You may hear the fans spinning
at high speeds.
This happens
when the refligerator
is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened flequenfly
oi when
a large amount
of food is added to the refrigerator
oi fleezer
compamnents.
The fans are helping to
maintain
the correct temperatures.
•
If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may
hear the fans come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
•
The fans change
speeds
in order
to provide
opdmal
cooling
and
energy
savings.
•
You may hear
the fans running
after selecting
one
of
the CustomCool%etdngs.
WATERSOUNDS
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•
The flow of refligerant
through
the fleezer
cooling
coils may make a gurgling
noise like boiling wateL
• X_rater dropping
on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping
oi buzzing sound during the
deflost cycle.
• A water dripping
noise may occur during the deflost
cycle as ice melts flom the evaporator
and flows into
the drain pan.
•
Closing the door may cause a gmgling
sound due to
pressure
equalization.
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