Normal Operating Sounds - Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Instruction Manual

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
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
boiling or gurgling sound
ICE MAKER °
Occasionally you will hear ice
cubes dropping into the bucket,
COLD CONTROL & DEFROST TIMER
Tlnese parts can produce a snapping
sound when turning the refrigerator
on or off. The timer also produces
sounds similar io an electric clock_
DRAIN PAN
Water may be heard
running into the drain
pan during defrost,
DEFROST HEATER
During defrost cycles, water
dripping onto the heater may
cause a hissing or si_ting
sound, After defrosting, a
popping sound may occur.
VVATER VALVE"
When the ice maker fills with
water, a buzzing sound and
running wafer will be heard.
MOTOR COMPRESSOR
Modern, high efficiency compressors
operate much faster than older
models, The compressor may have a
high pitch hum or pulsating sound.
" on models equipped with Automatic Ice Makers only
INSULATION
Rigid foam insulation has excellent
insulating capabilities° tt is very
energy efficient; however, it does
have a tendency to amplify ,_;ound.
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