Understanding The Sounds You May Hear; Saving Energy - Whirlpool ED25DQXDB00 Use And Care Manual

Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old
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one didn't. Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be concerned about them. Don't be. Most of the
When the refrigerator stops running, you may hear
new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor,
gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops.
walls, and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder.
You may also hear defrost water running into the
The following describes the kinds of sounds that might
defrost water pan.
be new to you, and what may be making them.
Ice maker sounds
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator's fan motor and
moving air.
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trickling water
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thud (clatter of ice)
You may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling
water, and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrig-
Running sounds
erator stops running. It also makes a sound when the
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor
refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when the
and motor. It will run longer than older designs. It may
defrost cycle starts.
even seem to run most of the time.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.
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Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet
to be sure of a good seal.
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Clean the condenser coils regularly.
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Open the door as few times as possible. Think about
what you need before you open the door. Get every-
thing out at one time. Keep food organized so you
won't have to search for what you want. Close door
as soon as food is removed.
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Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don't
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
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It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and
freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be.
If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as
cold as your family likes them, that's cold enough.
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Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat
source such as a range, water heater, furnace,
radiator, or in direct sunlight.
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