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Normal
Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more features
and use newer technology.
operating
sounds
• The new high efficiency compressor may run
faster and longer than your old appliance
and you may hear a high-pitched hum or
pulsating sounds while it is operating.
• Sometimes the appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when the doors
are opened frequently.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when
the doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the appliance is first plugged in. This
happens as the appliance cools to the
correct temperature.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils
during and after defrost can cause cracking
or popping sounds.
• The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control appliance components.
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Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
CLICKS, POPS,
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• You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds. This happens when the appliance
is first plugged in, when the door is opened
frequently or when large amounts of
beverages are added to the appliance. The
fans help maintain desired temperatures.
• If the door is open for over 3 minutes, you
may hear a fan come on in order to cool the
appliance.
• The fans change speeds in order to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
WATER SOUNDS
• The flow of refrigerant through the appliance
cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like
boiling water.
• A water dripping noise may occur as water
from the evaporator flows into the drain pan.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.
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