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Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

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.
Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and
the sounds they can cause:
AEvaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may
create a boiling or gurgling sound.
BEvaporator Fan You may hear air being forced through
the refrigerator by the evaporator fan.
CDefrost Heater During defrost cycles, water dripping
onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling
sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may occur.
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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During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of
your freezer compartment is normal.
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