Normal Operating Sounds - Kenmore 253.78296895 Owner's Manual

Normal Operating
Sounds
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER " 1
Occasionally you will hear ice t
cubes dropping into the ice bin,J
EVAPORATOR FAN
You may hear air being forced
through the cabinet by the fan
EVAPORATOR
The flow of refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a bo+ling
or gurgling sound
DEFROST HEATER
During defrost cycles, water dripping
onto the heater may cause a hissing
or sizzling sound After defrosting, a
popping sound may occur,
COLD CONTROL & DEFROST TIMER
These parts can produce a snapping 1
sound when turning the refrigerator 1
on or off The timer also produces
L sounds similar to an e ectr c clock j
WATER VALVE *
When the ice maker fills with
water, you will hear a buzzing
sound and water running
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CONDENSER FAN
You may hear the condenser
fan cycling on and off
COMPRESSOR
Modern, high efficiency compressors
operate much taster than older models
The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound
" On models equipped with an Automatic Ice Maker
INSULATION
Rigid foam insulation has excellent
insulating capabilities It is very
energy efficient; however, it does
have a tendency to ampliiy sound
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