Normal Operating Sounds - Frigidaire FRS26KF5CQ1 Use & Care Manual

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights
UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
Your new hlgh-eftlclency refrigerator may make unfamlhar
sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become
famiharto you They also indicate your refngeratoris operating
as designed Hard surfaces, such as vtnyl or wood floors,
walls, and kitchen cabmets may make sounds more
noticeable. Listed below are descnptlons of some of the most
common sounds you may hear, and what IScausing them
NOTE: Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficaent,
but is not a sound insulator.
A. Evaporator
The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may
create a boiling or gurghng sound
B. Evaporator Fan
You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan
C. Defrost Heater
During defrost cycles, water dnpping onto the defrost
heater may cause a h_asmgor sizzling sound After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur
IMPORTANT: During the automatic defrost cycle, you
may notice a red glow m the vents on the back wall of
your freezer compartment. This is normal during the
defrost cycle.
D. Automatic Ice Maker
If your refngerator is equipped w_than automatic ice
maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin
E. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control
These parts can produce a snapping or chcklng sound
when turmng the refngeretor on and off.
F. Condenser Fan
You may hear air being forcedthroughthe condenser
by the condenserfan,
G. Compressor
Modern, hlgh-ethciencycompressorsoperatemuch
faster thanolder models The compressormay have a
high-pitchedhum or pulsating sound
H. Water Valve
If your refrigerator tsequtpped with an automatic tce
maker, you wdl hear a buzzing sound as the water
valve opens to fill the ice maker dunng each cycle
IMPORTANT: Yourice maker is shipped with the w_re
signal arm in the ON position. T o ensure proper function
ofyourice maker, hookupwater supply =mmediatelyor
turnice maker OFF bylifting the wire signal armunblit
clicksor lockein the UP position
L Drain Pan (notremovable)
You may hear water running into the dram pan during
the defrost cycle
J. Condenser
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