Normal Operating Sounds & Sights - Frigidaire 241856001 Use And Care Manual

UNDERStANDING tHE SOUNDS YOU mAY
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Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds.
These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you.
They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard
surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may
make sounds more noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some
of the most common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.
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Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a
sound insulator.
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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.
ImPORtANt
During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red glow
in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment.
This is normal during the defrost cycle.
NORmAL OPERAtING SOUNDS & SIGHtS
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d. 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 & automatic defrost control
These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the refrigerator on and off.
F. 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.
h. 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.
ImPORtANt
Your ice maker is turned On at the factory so it can
work as soon as you install your refrigerator. To ensure
proper function of your ice maker, connect a water supply
immediately or turn the Ice maker off by lifting the wire
signal arm to the "up" or OFF position (side mounted) or the
ice maker's On/Off power switch turned Off-set to the "0"
position (rear mounted) .
i. drain Pan (not removable)
You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.
J. condenser
May create minimal sounds from forced air.
K. Motorized damper
May produce a light humming during operation.
CAUtION
Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting
cut.
REPLACING LIGHt BULBS
1 Unplug refrigerator.
2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass.
3 Remove light cover, if necessary.
4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of
the same wattage.
5 Replace light cover, if necessary.
6 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in.
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