Maytag TM-1 User Manual page 14

Improvements inrefrigeration design m ay produce sounds i nyournew refrigerator thataredifferent orwere notpresent inanolder
model. These i mprovements were made t ocreate a refrigerator thatisbetter atpreserving food, i smore energy e fficient, andisquieter
overall. Because new units runquieter, sounds m ay bedetected that w ere present inolder u nits, butwere masked byhigher sound
levels. Many ofthese sounds a renormal. Please n otethatthesurfaces adjacent toa refrigerator, suchashard walls, f loors and
cabinetry may make these sounds seem even louder. The following aresome ofthenormal sounds that m ay benoticed i nanew refrig-
erator.
DEFROST TIMER: Frost-free I
refrigerators have a defrost timer I
that will generate a clicking I
sound when it cycles the unit into
and out of defrost cyc e.
ICE MAKER: (if equipped) The ice maker will
occasionally generate a rattling sound when the
ice cubes are ready to drop down into the ice I
bin. Also, the motor that ejects the ice from its
tray prior to dropping the ice may also be I
detectable. These are normal sounds necessary
for mak ng ce.
COMPRESSOR: In order for a new
refrigerator to run more efficiently, the
refrigeration system may run longer to
keep food at the desired temperatures
for freshness. That new, high
efficiency compressor may run longer
and generate sounds such as a higher
pitched hum or pulsation.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
CONTRACTION AND EX-
PANSION: A popping sound
may occur in the freezer when
the unit starts up due to
contraction or expansion of
the materials in the freezer
area.
REFRIGERANT FLOW: The flow of the]
refrigerant in your refrigerator may cause a /
gurgling or rattling sound when the unit is /
running or just after the unit cycles off. The /
refrigerant is still flowing in the tubing. J
AIRFLOW SOUNDS: Both the freezer evaporator
fan and the condenser fan at the bottom of the
cabinet will create airflow sounds. The evaporator
fan is circulating the cold air throughout the
refrigerator and freezer compartments. The
condenser fan is removing the heat generated
when the unit is cooled.
WATER VALVE (if equipped): A buzzing
sound may be detected in the back of the
unit when the ice dispenser calls for the
water valve to open to fill the ice maker
tray. Following the ejection of the ice,
there may be some water dripping
sounds when the trays are being filled.
CABINET LEVELING: An unlevel]
cabinet may cause rattling or vibrating /
noises. This can be fixed by adjusting /
the wheels or levelers properly. J