Electrolux - Gibson 241512200 manual Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

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Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. Listed below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds you may hear, and what is causing them.

NOTE: Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a sound insulator.

A. Evaporator

The flow of 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. Also, you will feel warm air being pushed out the front of the refrigerator from under the Toe Grille.

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.

IMPORTANT: During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment. This is normal during the defrost cycle.

D. Automatic Ice Maker

If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, 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 refrigerator on and off.

F.Condenser Fan

You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan.

G.Compressor

Modern, high-efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.

H.Water Valve

If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle.

I.Drain Pan (not removable)

You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

J. Condenser

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Contents Us e & Care Manual Welcome & Congratulations Please Read and Save These InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions For Your SafetyChild Safety Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator or FreezerInstallation Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet ValveDoor Removal Instructions Door Removal InstructionsTo Remove Refrigerator Door To Remove Freezer DoorFeatures At a Glance Temperature Controls Refrigerator & Freezer Controls Temperature AdjustmentTemperatures gradually move the knob in small Increments, allowing the temperature to stabilizeCantilever Shelf Adjustment To adjust cantilever shelvesLooking Inside TIP-UP Shelf Some ModelsAdjustable Door Bins Humidity Control Some ModelsAutomatic Ice and Water Dispenser ICE and Water Dispenser Features How the Water Dispenser WorksHow the Ice Dispenser Works ICE Dispenser TipsCleaning the ICE Dispenser Remove and empty the ice storage bin ifGibson TM * Ice and Water Filter some models Important Resetting The Filter Status Light some modelsTighten Past Stop Food Storage Ideas Food Storage & Energy Saving IdeasEnergy Saving Ideas Normal Operating Sounds & Sights Care & Cleaning Replacing Light Bulbs Warranty Information Gibson Refrigerator Platinum Advantage WarrantyRefrigerator Warranty Canada Before You Call Temperatures are TOO ColdRunning of Refrigerator Temperatures are TOO Warm WATER/MOISTURE/FROST Inside RefrigeratorWATER/MOISTURE/FROST Outside Refrigerator Automatic ICE MakerICE Dispenser Water Dispenser Odors in RefrigeratorOPENING/CLOSING of DOORS/DRAWERS Light Bulb is not on