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UNDERSTANDINGTHESOUNDSYOUMAYHEAR

Yournewhigh-efficbncyrefrigeratormaymakeunfamiliar soundsMostoften,thesearealinormaisoundsthatsoon. becomefamiliarto you.Theyindicateyourrefrigeratoris operatingasdesignedHardsurfaces,suchasvinyiorwood. floors,walis,andkitchencabinetsmaymakesoundsmore notbeabHeThefollowingHstdescribessomeof. themost commonsoundsyoumayhear,andwhatiscausingthem.

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Evaporator

The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound.

Evaporator Fan

You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan,

Defrost Heater

During defrost cycles water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizziing 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 wa Iot your freezer compartment. This is normal during the defrost cycle.

D. Automatic ice Maker

if your refrigerator is equupped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin.

E. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control May create minimai mechanicai sounds,

F. Condenser Fan

You may hear air being forced through the condenser

G.Compressor

Modern. high-efficiency compressors operate much faster than cider modeis, The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.

Ho Water Valve

if your refrigerator is equupped with an automatic ice maker, you wiii hear a buzzing sound as the water vaHve opens to firththe ice maker during each cycHe.

iMPORTANT: Your ice maker is turned On at the factory so it can work as soon as you install your refrigerator. To ensure proper function of your ice maker, connect a water su pply immediately or turn the On/Off switch to the Off ("O') position.

t. Drain Pan (not removable)

You may hear water running nto the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

Jo Condenser

May create minimal sounds from forced air,

Ko Motorized Damper

May produce a Highthumming or clicking during operation,

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