Frigidaire FRS23HF5AQ3 Normal Operating Sounds & Sights, D. Automatic Ice Maker, A. Evaporator

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
D	OR	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. Water Valve
		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 shipped with the wire signal arm in the ON position. To ensure proper function of your ice maker, hook up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks or locks in the UP position.

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.

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