Kenmore 25370889404 Use & Care Manual page 16

UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDSYOU MAY
HEAR
Your n ewhigh-efficbncy r efrigerator maymakeunfamiliar
sounds. TheseareaHnormaU s ounds andsoonwHU
become familiar t oyou. T heyaboindicate your
refrigerator is operating a sdesigned. Hard surfaces, such
asvinyU o r wood floors, w alls,andkitchen cabinets may
makesounds morenotbeabb. L isted bebware
descriptions ofsomeofthemostcommon sounds you
mayhear, a ndwhatis causing them.
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butis nota
sound insuJator.
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.
may notice a red giow in the vents on the back wa!l of
your freezer compartment. -[hi s is n0[ma I 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 & Defrost Timer/Automadc Defrost
Control
These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the refrigerator on and off. The timer also
produces sounds similar to an electric clock.
F. Condenser Fan
If condenser coils are located underneath your
refrigerator as shown in the drawing at the left, you
have a 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-pitched hum or pulsating sound,
Ho 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 Drain Pan (Nonremovable)
You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle, The drain pan will be located on top
of the compressor for air-cooled condensers (black coils
on back of refrigerator),
Jo Condenser Coils (Fan-cooled models only)
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