Normal operating sounds.

Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM...

WHOOSH...

The new high efficiency compressor may run faster

and longer than your old refrigerator and you may

You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.

hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while

This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged

it is operating.

in, when the doors are opened frequently or when

You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator

or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to

close. This is due to pressure equalizing within

maintain the correct temperatures.

the refrigerator.

If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may

 

 

hear the fans come on in order to cool the light

 

bulbs.

 

The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal

 

cooling and energy savings.

CLICKS, POPS,

WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and CHIRPS

You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the

up to 5 minutes).

defrost cycle.

The electronic control board may cause a clicking

A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

sound when relays activate to control refrigerator

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

components.

the drain pan.

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during

Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping

pressure equalization.

sound.

 

After an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes

dropping into the ice bucket.

For additional information on normal

icemaker and dispenser operating sounds,

 

 

see the About the automatic icemaker

 

and About the ice and water dispenser

 

sections.

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Electrolux 42 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Hummm Whoosh

42 specifications

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