Normal Operating Sounds & Sights 31
Understanding the sounds you may hear
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Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:
AEvaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.
NOTE
Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator.
NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal.
BEvaporator fan You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan.
CDefrost heater During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may occur.
D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin.
E Electronic 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,
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.
KMotorized damper May produce a light humming during operation.
LIce dispensing paddle When dispensing
ice, you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute.
MPerfect Temp Drawer (some models) Fans run intermittently when door is closed but turn off when door is opened (except when fridge is in Sabbath Mode). Air control valve may produce a light humming during operation.