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Normal operating sounds
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Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
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| WHOOSH |
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• The new high efficiency compressor |
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may run faster and longer than your | • You may hear the fans spinning at | |||||
old appliance and you may hear a high- | high speeds. This happens when the | |||||
pitched hum or pulsating sounds while | appliance is first plugged in, when the | |||||
it is operating. | door is opened frequently or when a large | |||||
• Sometimes the appliance runs for an | amount of food is added to the appliance. | |||||
The fans help maintain desired | ||||||
extended period, especially when the | ||||||
temperatures. | ||||||
doors are opened frequently. | ||||||
• If the door is open for over 3 minutes, | ||||||
• You may hear a whooshing sound when | ||||||
you may hear the fans come on in order | ||||||
the doors close. This is due to pressure | ||||||
to cool the light bulbs. | ||||||
equalizing within the appliance. | ||||||
• The fans change speeds in order to provide | ||||||
• The cabinet fan runs continuously except | ||||||
optimal cooling and energy savings. | ||||||
when the door is opened. | ||||||
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| CLICKS, POPS, | WATER SOUNDS | |||
CRACKS and CHIRPS |
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• You may hear cracking or popping |
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sounds when the appliance is first plugged | • The flow of refrigerant through the freezer | |||||
in. This happens as the appliance cools to | ||||||
cooling coils may make a gurgling noise | ||||||
the correct temperature. | ||||||
like boiling water. | ||||||
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• The electronic control board may cause | • Water dropping on the defrost heater can | |||||
a clicking sound when relays activate to | ||||||
cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound | ||||||
control appliance components. | ||||||
during the defrost cycle. | ||||||
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• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils | • A water dripping noise may occur during | |||||
during and after defrost can cause | ||||||
the defrost cycle as ice melts from the | ||||||
cracking or popping sounds. | ||||||
evaporator and flows into the drain pan. | ||||||
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| • Closing the door may cause a gurgling | |
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