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Normal operating sounds,
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Newer refrigerators sound different from older
refrigerators. Modern refrigerators 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 refrigerator and you may
hear G high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This
means that the Frost Guard" feature is working to prevent
freezer burn and improve food preservation.
•
You may hear G whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerato_
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKSend CHIRPS
•
You may hear cracking
or popping
sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens us the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
•
Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
•
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart {this could take
up to 5 minutes).
•
The electronic control board may cause u clicking
sound when relays activate to control refrigerator
components.
•
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
offer defrost con cause o crocking or popping sound.
•
On models with on icemaker, offer on icemaking cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
bucket.
WHIR!
•
You may hear the funs spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,
when the doors ore opened frequently or when o large
amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer
comportments. The funs ore helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
•
If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear
the funs come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
• The funs change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
may make o gurgling noise like boiling water.
•
Water dropping on the defrost heater con cause o
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cycle.
•
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle us ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pun.
•
Closing the door may cause o gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
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