Safety Information
Normal operating sounds.
Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise.
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These sounds are normal and are due mostly to highly efficient operation.
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| Icemaker (on some models). Occasionally you | |
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| will hear ice cubes dropping into the ice bin. | |
| If this is your first icemaker, you’ll hear | |
| occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. | |
| They are normal icemaking sounds and are | |
| not a cause for concern. | |
| Evaporator Fan. You may hear air being | |
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| forced through the cabinet by the fan. | |
| Evaporator. The flow of refrigerant through | |
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| the evaporator may create a boiling or | |
| gurgling sound. | |
| Defrost Heater. During defrost cycles, | |
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| water dripping onto the heater may | |
| cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After | |
| defrosting, a popping sound may occur | |
| and the evaporator may create a boiling | |
| or gurgling sound. | |
| Cold Control & Defrost Timer. These parts | |
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| can produce a snapping sound when | |
| turning the refrigerator on or off. The | |
| timer also produces a sound similar to | |
| an electric clock. | |
| Plastic Liner. Cracking or popping sounds | |
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| due to expansion of the plastic liner. | |
| Water Valve (on models equipped with an | |
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automatic icemaker). When the icemaker fills | ||
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| with water, a buzzing sound and running | |
| water will be heard. | |
| Water Pan. Water may be heard running into | |
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| the drain pan during the defrost cycle. | |
| Compressor. Modern, high efficiency | |
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| compressors operate much faster than older |
models. The compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating sound.
10 Condenser Fan. You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the fan.
