Electrolux ETB3440M-H User Manual page 22

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Appliance noise
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make. Because the sounds are new
to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces,
like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The
following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.
CONCERN
Motor noise (compressor)
Motor noise (compressor);
A clicking noise heard just
before the compressor
starts.
Occasional gurgling, similar
to water boiling.
Rattling and other noises.
Refrigerator operation
CONCERN
Appliance will not run
It is normal for the freezer
fan not to operate during
the automatic defrost cycle,
or for a short time after the
appliance is switched on.
Compressor motor seems
to run too long
At normal room
temperatures, expect your
motor to run about 40%
to 80% of the time. Under
warmer conditions, expect
it to run more often.
WHAT TO DO
Nothing. This is normal as your new refrigerator uses a high-speed
compressor which switches on and off during operation.
Note that the compressor noise may seem louder at the start of
the on cycle.
These refrigerators are fitted with a variable speed compressor
and fan. At start up and on warm days they run at a higher speed
to provide additional cooling. When less cooling is required
the compressor and fan will run at a lower speed. As a result it
is normal for sound levels to change depending on operating
conditions.
Nothing. This is normal as your new refrigerator has an automatic
switching action of the temperature control, turning the
compressor on and off.
Nothing. As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due
to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator system.
Nothing, this is normal as your new refrigerator uses high efficiency
fans to circulate air. Fan speed and noise may increase during
periods of heavy usage or hot weather.
• Ensure that the cabinet is level and stable, refer to Installation
Instructions
• Check the surrounds of the appliance to ensure there is nothing
touching or placed on top of the appliance.
• Ensure that contents of the appliance are not placed in such a
way that they are vibrating (such as bottles).
WHAT TO DO
• Ensure that the cord is plugged into a live power outlet and
outlet is switched on.
• Ensure that the household circuit breaker has not tripped or that
the fuse has not blown.
• The appliance maybe in defrost mode, check again in half an
hour.
• Ensure that the doors are not held open.
• Check that large amounts of warm food have not just been
placed inside the appliance.
• Note that the appliance will run more than normal just after you
install it or when adjusting the temperature setting changes.