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Normal operating sounds
Today’s refrigerators use foam insulation and are more energy efficient than refrigerators of the past. However, foam insulation is
not as sound absorbent as former insulated models.As a result, cer tain sounds may be unfamiliar.In time, these sounds will
become familiar.Please refer to this information before calling service.

SOLUTION

➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢See leveling instructions in Installing Your Refrigerator.
➢Normal operation
➢Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to ‘off’position. See
Automatic Ice Maker section in your
manual.
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation
➢Normal operation

POSSIBLE CAUSE

➢Freezer control (A)clicks when
starting or stopping compressor.
➢Defrost timer or electric damper
control (select models) (B)
sounds like an electric clock
and makes an occasional click
or snap.
➢
Condenser fan (D) makes this
noise while operating.
➢Freezer fan (C)makes this
noise while operating.
➢Freezer fan (C)slows to a stop
as the freezer door is opened.
➢Evaporator (E) and heat
exchanger (F) refrigerant make
this noise when flowing.
➢Ice cubes from ice maker drop
into ice bucket (G).
➢Dispenser ice chute (H) closing.
➢Compressor (I) makes a
pulsating sound while running.
➢Refrigerator is not level.
➢Ice maker water valve (J)
hookup buzzes when ice maker
fills with water.
➢Ice maker (K) is in the ‘on’
position without water
connection.
➢Ice auger (L) hums as auger
agitates ice during dispensing.
➢Compressor (I) can make a
high pitched hum while
operating.
➢Solenoid valve (M) operating ice
chute door.

TOPIC

Clicking
Air rushing or whirring
Gurgling or boiling
sound
Thumping
Vibrating noise
Buzzing
Humming