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TROUBLESHOOTING
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
• 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
appliance.
• The cabinet fan runs continuously except when the
door is opened.
CLICKS, POPS,
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.
• The electronic control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate to control appliance
components.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause cracking or popping sounds.
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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 a large amount of food
is added to the appliance. The fans help maintain desired
temperatures.
• If the door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the
fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling
and energy savings.
WATER SOUNDS
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle
as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain
pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
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