Normal Operatingsounds & Sights - Kenmore Elite Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Normal OperatingSounds & Sights
Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds
normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls,
and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable.
Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can
cause:
Evaporator
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.
Duringautomaticdefrostcycle,a redglow in the backwall ventsof
yourfreezercompartment i s normal.
D Automatic Ice Maker
When ice has been produced, 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 cooling system on and off.
F Condenser Fan
You may hear air being forced through the condenser.
G Compressor
Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in the
past. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
H Water Valve
Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker.
I Drain Pan (not removable)
You may hear water dripping 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.
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