Frigidaire 241721000 manual Normal Operating Sounds & Sights, Understandingthe Soundsyou MAY Hear

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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS

UNDERSTANDINGTHE SOUNDSYOU 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.

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. WaterValve

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.

IMPORTANT

Your ice maker is turned On at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator. To ensure proper function of your ice maker, connect a water supply immediately or turn the Ice maker off by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or OFF position (side mounted) or the ice maker’s On/Off power switch turned Off-set to the “O” position (rear mounted) .

I. Drain Pan (not removable)

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

J. Condenser

May create minimal sounds from forced air.

K.Motorized Damper

May produce a light humming during operation.

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Contents Refrigerator Please Read and Savethese Instructions Welcome & CongratulationsRegistration Card Included Withyour Proper Disposal Ofyour Refrigerator or Freezer Important Safety InstructionsForyour Safety Child SafetyInstallation Before Installing The Water Supply Line,You Will Need Installation Connecting ICE Maker to Water SupplyTo Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve Door Removal Instructions Door Removal InstructionsAllowing Coolingtime Before USE Features AT a GlanceTemperature Controls Setting CoolingtemperaturesWhat to do if the Temperature Displays Flash Makingtemperature AdjustmentsChoosing Fahrenheit or Centigrade Turningthe Cooling System on and OFF SYSTEM-MONITORING AlarmsRespondingto Alarms Audibletones Indicator Lights AIR Filter Indicator & Status LightsLooking Inside Humidity Control Some Models Looking Inside Special Storage AreasTall Bottle Retainer Some Models Crispers SomeAutomatic ICE & Water Dispenser Operating Instructions Automatic ICE and Water DispenserHowthe ICE Dispenser Works -REAR Mounted ICE and Water Dispenser FeaturesHowthe Water Dispenser Works Howthe ICE Dispenser Works -SIDE Mounted ICE Dispenser TipsRemove and empty the ice storage bin if Cleaningthe ICE DispenserSystem Startup Puresource TM * ICE and Water Filter Some ModelsPURESOURCE2TM * ICE and Water Front Filter Some Models Resetting The Filter Status Light some modelsPuresource MB ICE and Water Front Filter Some Models Food Storage Ideas Food Storage & Energy Saving IdeasEnergy Saving Ideas Motorized Damper Normal Operating Sounds & SightsUnderstandingthe Soundsyou MAY Hear CondenserCare & Cleaning Long Replacing Light BulbsShort VacationsMajor Appliance Warranty Information Before YOU Call Temperature is satisfactory Refrigerator temperature is Temperature is too warmSee Problem section OPENING/CLOSING Freezer temperature is tooIce maker is not separating Enough iceIce maker will not stop Making iceDispense water Chart in Care and Cleaning sectionSee Problem section Running Dispenser will not
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