Frigidaire 241540100 (1203) manual Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable.

NOTE

Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator.

Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:

A Evaporator 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.

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 automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal.

DAutomatic Ice Maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin.

ECold Control & Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off.

FCondenser Fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser.

GCompressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in the past. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.

HWater Valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker.

IDrain Pan (not removable) You may hear water dripping into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

JCondenser May create minimal sounds from forced air.

KMotorized Damper May produce a light humming during operation.

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Contents Use & Care Guide Please Read and Save this Guide Finding InformationMake a Record for Quick Reference Table of Contents Child Safety SafetyImportant Safety Instructions General SafetyElectrical Information To prepare for removing the doors Removing The DoorsGetting Through Narrow Spaces Required ToolsTo remove the refrigerator door To remove the top hinge coverTo remove the freezer door About Your REFRIGERATOR’S Water Supply Connecting The Water SupplyWhat you will need To connect the water supply to the rear of your refrigerator Understanding Features and Terms Feature OverviewSetting Cooling Temperatures Controls & SettingsAllowing Cooling Time Before USE What To Do If The Temperature Displays Flash Making Temperature AdjustmentsChoosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Responding to Alarms Audible Tones & Indicator Lights SYSTEM-MONITORING AlarmsTurning the Cooling System on and OFF Using The Alarm Reset ButtonTo change the position of a shelf Storage FeaturesShelf Features Cantilever ShelvesMeat Keeper DrawersCrispers Crisper Humidity ControlStorage Bins DoorsAccessories Dispensing Water Using the DispenserAutomatic Ice & Water Dispenser Dispensing IceExpress Ice Button Using the Dispenser Control PanelTo prime the water supply system Priming the Water Supply SystemICE Dispenser Operation & Care Using The Ice Dispenser After InstallationTurning The Ice Dispenser On And Off Ice Dispenser Tips Cleaning The Ice DispenserRemove and empty the ice storage bin if To clean the ice dispenserWater Filter Location Ordering Replacement FiltersChanging The Filter Locating the Water FilterMore About Your Advanced Water Filter Replacing the Water FilterTo replace your pure advantageTM water filter Ideas for Storing Foods Storing Food & Saving EnergyLoading the Freezer InstallationTemperature Settings Ideas for Saving EnergyUnderstanding the Sounds YOU MAY Hear Normal Operating Sounds & SightsProtecting Your Investment Care & CleaningVacation & Moving Tips Care & Cleaning TipsTo replace light bulbs Replacing Light BulbsConsumer Warranty InformationBefore YOU Call Solutions To Common ProblemsTemperatures Are Too Cold Water/Moisture/Frost Outside Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Odors In Refrigerator