Refrigerant Flow Sound - Kenmore STEP UP Service Manual

9. How to Service

9-9. Refrigerant Flow Sound

Water flowing or hiss sounds
Refrigerant sound of hiss or
sizzling sound when comp. starts ?
Refrigerant sound of hiss or
sizzling when comp. stops ?
mechanism and sound to the
Remarks
• Water flowing sound, hiss or sizzling sound can make while refrigerant in the pipes is changing from liquid to gas
state when comp. starts or stops. It is normal to the refrigerator.
To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury,
WARNING
!
disconnect unit from power before servicing unless tests require power.
Start
from the refrigerator ?
N
N
N
Any shaking sound from
F-compartment
when comp. works ?
N
Explain refrigerator work
users or customers.
Y
Attach an absorber gum
on the capillary tube.
Y
Apply a gum on the
Y
Apply a gum on the
Y
Fasten the evaporator in F-
compartment tightly against
touching (liner) surfaces.
accumulator.
accumulator.
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