Normal Operating Sounds - Fisher & Paykel RB90S Installation Instructions And User Manual

Normal operating sounds

The CoolDrawer with its excellent energy ratings and cooling performance, can produce sounds
that may be different to your old refrigerator.
Normal operational sounds include:
Fan, airflow sound.
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cooling. This produces some air flow sound. This is quite normal.
The CoolDrawer also has a condenser fan to discharge heat through the condenser. This also
produces some airflow sound. This is normal.
Cracking or popping
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function is operating.
Running water sound.
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or gurgling noise.
An audible hissing sound
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between the warm air that has entered the drawer and suddenly cooled, and the outside
air pressure.
A humming sound.
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uses an energy efficient, variable speed compressor that saves energy by running for long periods
of time on a low speed. This is more energy efficient than the conventional on/off method.
Other sounds may be heard for the following reasons:
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– Floor or cabinetry uneven or weak.
– Bottles or jars rattling.
– Appliance not installed correctly.
General operating instructions
The CoolDrawer has a fan which circulates air around the drawer to provide
which may sound like ice breaking or falling. This occurs when the defrost
This is the liquid refrigerant in the system, and can be heard as a boiling
after closing the drawer. This is due to the pressure difference
This is normal as the motor operates for long periods of time. This appliance
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