Sounds You May Hear; To Save Energy - KitchenAid Superba KSRS22Q Use And Care Manual

Sounds You May Hear
Your new refrigerator may make different sounds than your previous one. Hard
surfaces such as the ceiling, walls, and cabinets around the refrigerator can make
sounds seem louder.
The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and
what causes them.
SOUNDS/OBSERVATIONS CAUSES
Hum or hiss
The refrigerator s fan motor and moving air.
Clicking or
snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when the
refrigerator stops running. It also makes a sound
when the refrigerator starts. The defrost timer will
click when the defrost cycle starts and stops.
Running sounds
The high-efficiency compressor and motor will run
longer than older designs.
Trickling water/ During the defrost cycle, the refrigerator will not be
water sounds running. The trickling water is the frost accumulation
on the freezer coil melting and running into
the defrost pan. When the refrigerator stops
running, you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a
few minutes.
To Save Energy
• Open the doors as few times as
possible. Keep food organized so you
do not have to search for what you
want. Get everything you need
out at one time. Close the door as
soon as food is removed.
• Set the refrigerator and freezer
temperatures to suit your needs; ice
cream should be firm and beverages
should be as cold as you like them.
Avoid setting the refrigerator and
freezer temperatures colder than is
necessary.
• Make sure your refrigerator is not
next to a heat source such as a
range, water heater, furnace, radiator,
or in direct sunlight
• Keep the
POWER SAVING
CONTROL
in the
uses less energy
position (indicator light off) unless
moisture forms on refrigerator
exterior.
• Check door gasket for tight seal.
Level the cabinet to ensure a good
seal.
• Clean the condenser coils regularly.
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