Normal Operating Sounds - Amana ModernMaid Owner's Manual

Normal Operating Sounds

This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today's
refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.
These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar. These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating
and performing as designed.
1. Freezer Control
Freezer control clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
2. Freezer Fan
Freezer fan air rushes and whirs.
Fan on electronic control models does not
operate when either refrigerator or freezer door
is open.
3. Sealed System (Evaporator/Heat Exchanger)
Sealed system refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or
sounds like boiling water.
4. Defrost Heater
Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
5. Condenser Fan
Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
6. Compressor
Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
7. Ice Maker (some models)
Ice cubes drop into ice bucket.
8. Ice Auger (Crystal Choice Dispenser models)
Ice auger hums as auger agitates ice during
dispensing.
9. Ice Maker Water Valve Hookup (some models)
Ice maker water valve hookup buzzes when ice
maker fills with water. This occurs whether or
not refrigerator is connected to water supply. If
refrigerator is not connected to water supply,
stop sound by raising ice maker arm to off
position.
10. Insulation
Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
insulation is not as sound absorbent as
previously used fiberglass insulation.
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