Understanding The Sounds You May Hear; Saving Energy; Reversing The Door Swing - Whirlpool ET14HJXDN01 Use And Care Manual

Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your okl Water sounds
one didn't. Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be wncemed 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
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trickling water
You may hear the refrigerator's fan motor and moving
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thud (clatter of ice)
air.
You may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling
Clicking or snapping sounds
water, and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin.
The thermostat makes a definite click when the
Running sounds
refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound when
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compressor
the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will click when
and motor. It will run longer than okfer designs. It may
the 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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Cpen the door as few times as possible. Think about
what you need before you open the door. Get
everything 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 cokl 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.
Reversing the door swing
The doors on your refrigerator are reversible. If you
need to reverse the door swing, refer to the instruction
sheet included with your refrigerator.
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