Normal Operating Sounds - Frigidaire FRT21TSGW2 User Manual

OCCURRENCE
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS
Drawers are difficult to move.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Normal Operating
Sounds
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER *
Occasionally you will hear ice
cubes dropping into the ice bin.
COLD CONTROL & DEFROST TIMER
These parts can produce a snapping
sound when turning the refrigerator
on or off. The timer also produces
sounds similar to an electric clock.
COMPRESSOR
Modern, high efficiency compressors
operate much faster than older models.
The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
* On models equipped with an Automatic Ice Maker.
SOLUTION
Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor is level
and can adequately support refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.
Refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support
refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.
Food is touching shelf on top of drawer. Keep less food in drawer.
Track that drawers slides on is dirty. Clean drawer and track.
Light bulb is burned out. See "Replacing the Light Bulb" in Care and Cleaning.
Light switch is stuck. Light switch is located on the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment near
the temperature control box. Push in light switch to release.
No electric current is reaching refrigerator.
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REFRIGERATOR
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See Occurrence section
RUNNING OF
EVAPORATOR FAN
You may hear air being forced
through the cabinet by the fan.
EVAPORATOR
The flow of refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling
or gurgling sound.
DEFROST HEATER
During defrost cycles, water dripping
onto the heater may cause a hissing
or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a
popping sound may occur.
WATER VALVE *
When the ice maker fills with
water, you will hear a buzzing
sound and water running.
INSULATION
Rigid foam insulation has excellent
insulating capabilities. It is very
energy efficient; however, it does
have a tendency to amplify sound.