Normaloperatingsounds.
Newer refrigeratorssounddifferentfromolder refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have morefeaturesand use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These soundsare normal
llgMMM...
--
WHOOSH...
•
The new high efficiency
compressor
may rim faster
and longer
than yottr old refi'igerator
and you may
hear a high-pitched
hrun or pulsating
sound
while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes
the refrigerator
runs for an extended
perkxl,
especiaUywhen
the doors are opened
frequent:
This
memxs that the F-ra_ Guard
TM
feature is working Io
prment freezer burn and improve food pre*ervation.
•
Ynu may hem- a wh(×_shing solmd wizen the d(×)rs close.
This is due to pre_,_ureequalizing within the refrigeratoc
CLICKS,
POPS,
CRACKS
and
CHIRPS
•
You may hear cracking
or popphlg
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
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
nmy carrse a clicking
sound wilen relays aeth,ate
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/!m!
•
YOU may hear the fans spinning
at high speeds.
This happens
when the refrigerator
is first plugged
in, when
the doors are opened
frequendy
or when
a large amount
of food Lsadded
to the refrigerator
or freezer
compartments.
The fans are helping
to
maintain
the correct
temperatures.
•
If either
dour 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.
• You may hear file fans running
after selecting
one of
the C_mCool%etdngs.
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•
The flow of refrigerant
through
the freezer
cooling
coils may make
a gaxrgling noise like boilhlg _ter.
•
Water dropping
on tile defrost
heater
can cause a
sizzling, popping
or buzzing
sound
during
the
defrost
cycle.
•
A water dripping
noise may occur
during the defrost
cycle ms ice melts from the evaporator
and flows into
the drain
pan,
•
Closing the door may cause a gurglhlg
sound
due to
pressure
equalization.
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