Normaloperatingsounds.
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Newer refrigerators sound differentfrom older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These soundsare normal
HIIMMM...
_WHOOSH...
• The new high efficiency
compressor
may run faster
and longer than your old refrigerator
and you may
hear a 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 Fr0st Guar_' feature is working to
prevent freezer burn and improve food preservation.
• You may hea_ a whooshing
sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing vdthin the refrigerator.
CLICKS,
POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking
or popping
sounds when the
refrigerator
is first plugged
in. This happens
as the
refrigerator
cools to the correct temperature.
•
Electronic
dampers
click open and closed to provide
optimal
cooling mad 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 a clicking
sound when relays activate to control refrigerator
components.
•
Expansion
and contraction
of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
•
On models
with an icemaker,
after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear
the ice cubes
dropping
into
the ice bucket.
W///B!
You may hear the fans spinning
at high speeds.
This happens
when the refrigerator
is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened
frequently
or when
a large amount
of food is added
to the refrigerator
or freezer compartments.
The fans are helping
to
maintain
the correct temperatures.
If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may
hear the fans come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
WATER SOUNDS
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The flow of refrigerant
through
the freezer cooling
coils may make a gnlrgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping
on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping
or buzzing sound during
the
defrost cycle.
A water
dripping
noise may occur
during
the defrost
cycle as ice melts from
the evaporator
and
flows into
the drain
pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to
pressure
equalization.
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