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Operating sounds
Improvements in refrigeration design may mean your new refrigerator produces sounds that are different to other models. These improvements have created a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, more energy efficient and quieter overall. Because new units are quieter, sounds may be detected that were masked by higher sound levels in older units. Many of these sounds are normal. Please note that the surfaces adjacent to a refrigerator, such as hard walls, floors and cabinetry may make these sounds seem even louder. The following are some of the normal operational sounds that may be noticed in your new refrigerator.
Normal operational sounds
Sound | Possible causes |
Clicking
Freezer control ( a ) clicks when starting or stopping compressor.
Defrost timer or electric damper control (select models) ( b ) sounds like an electric clock and snaps in and out of defrost cycle.
Air rushing or whirring
Gurgling or boiling sound
Thumping
Buzzing
Vibrating noise
Humming
Condenser fan ( d ) and 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 dropping into ice bucket ( g ).
Dispenser ice chute ( h ) closing (RX693 / RX594 models).
Ice maker water valve ( j ) hookup buzzes when ice maker fills with water.
Compressor ( i ) makes a pulsating sound while running.
Ice maker ( k ) is in the ‘on’ position without water connection.
Compressor ( i ) can make a
Solenoid valve ( m ) operating ice chute door (RX693 / RX594 models).
Ice auger ( l ) hums as auger agitates ice during dispensing (RX693 / RX594 models).
Other sounds
c, l 
g
b a
k
Sound | Possible causes Solution |
Vibrating noise
Refrigerator is not | See ‘Levelling’, page 8. |
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level. |
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Contents of | Ensure no jars or bottles | h, m |
refrigerator rattling. | are touching. |
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d, e, f, i, j
