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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

■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.

and longer than your old refrigerator and you may

hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while

This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in,

it is operating.

when the doors are opened frequently or when a large

■ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,

amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer

compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the

especially when the doors are opened frequently. This

correct temperatures.

means that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to prevent

freezer burn and improve food preservation.

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

■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.

the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.

■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

 

 

 

 

 

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 coils

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

 

 

 

 

 

■ Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide

■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

optimal cooling and energy savings.

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost

 

 

 

 

 

■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

cycle.

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

up to 5 minutes).

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

 

 

 

 

 

■ The electronic control board may cause a clicking

the drain pan.

sound when relays activate to control refrigerator

■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

components.

pressure equalization.

 

 

 

 

 

■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and

 

 

 

 

after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

 

 

For additional information on normal

 

■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,

 

 

icemaker and dispenser operating sounds,

 

you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice

 

 

see the About the automatic icemaker

 

bucket .

 

 

and About the ice and water dispenser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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