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UNDERSTANDING THESOUNDS YOUMAYHEAR
Yournewhigh-efficbncy r efrigerator maymakeunfamiliar
sounds. These areaHnormaU sounds andsoonwHU become
familiar toyou. T hey aboindicate y ourrefrigerator isoperating
as designed. Hardsurfaces, suchasvinyU or woodfloors,
walls, and kitchencabinetsmay make soundsmore
notbeabb. Listed bebwaredescriptions ofsome ofthemost
common sounds youmayhear, a ndwhatiscausing them.
NOTE: Rigidfoaminsulation isveryenergy efficient,
butis nota sound insulator.
A.
Evaporator
The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may
create a boiling or gurgling sound.
B. Evaporator
Fan
You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan.
C. Defrost
Heater
During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost
heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound, After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur,
IMpORTANT::Dur!ng
the automatic defrost cycle, you
may not!ce a red gbw in the vents on the back wall of
your freezer compartmenL This is n0rmaI during the
defrost cycle.
Do Automatic
ice Maker
If your refrigerator is equipped with an 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 clicking sound
when turning the refrigerator on and off,
F. Condenser
Fan
You may hear air being forced through the condenser
by the condenser fan,
G. Compressor
Modern, high-efficiency compressors operate much
faster than older models, The compressor may have a
high@itched hum or pulsating sound,
H.
Water Valve
If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water
valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle.
To ensure proper function of your ice maker, connect a
water supply immediately or turn the On!Off switch to
the Off ("0") position.
L Drain
Pan (not removable)
You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle,
do Condenser
May create minimal sounds from forced air,
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