Operating Sounds - Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
These sounds are normal and do not indicate a need for servicer
The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and wilt have a higher
pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating,
The defrost timer and refrigerator control click on and off°
The fan circulates air inside the freezer which keeps
the temperatures even
Water dropping on the defrost heater causes a sizzling,
hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle.
The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils creates
a sound which is similar to boiling water or a gurgling noise,,
The cooling coils expanding and contracting during defrost and
refrigeration following defrost create a cracking or popping noise -
Water drips as it melts from the evaporator
and flows to the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
Icemaker
The icemaker water valve wift buzz when the icemaker fills
with water, tf the feeler arm is in the ON (down) position it will buzz even if
it has not yet been hooked up to water, Keeping the feeler arm in the ON
(down) position before it is hooked up to water can damage the icemaker.
To prevent this, raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position° This will
stop the buzzing,,
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills,
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Check if_.
The power supply cord is unplugged,
A household fuse has blown or circuit
breaker tripped
The temperature controi is set to OFE
Then..,
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.,
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker,,
Set temperature control to "INITIAL SETTING."
VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE
Check if.. Then..
The refrigerator is not resting solidty on Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting
the floor_ See Rollers section.
Water line tubing at back of refrigerator is rattling Attach a piece of cloth or foam to the area on the wall or
against the wall or the refrigerator, refrigerator where the tubing is rattling,,
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