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

„ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period,

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator

especially when the doors are opened frequently. This

or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to

means that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to

maintain the correct temperatures.

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.

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

„ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal

 

 

 

 

 

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.

„ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

cycle.

up to 5 minutes).

„ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

„ The electronic control board may cause a clicking

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

sound when relays activate to control refrigerator

the drain pan.

components.

„ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

„ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and

after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

pressure equalization.

„On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into

the ice bucket.

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Refrigerator does not operate

 

Refrigerator in defrost cycle.

Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

 

 

 

 

Freezer control

Move the freezer control to a lower temperature setting.

 

in 0 (off) position.

 

 

Refrigerator is unplugged.

Push the plug completely into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuit

Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

 

breaker is tripped.

 

 

Energy Smart™ feature is

Wait about 2 hours for normal operation to continue.

altering refrigerator performance

 

Refrigerator or freezer

 

Temperature control not set

See About the controls.

 

compartment too warm

 

cold enough.

 

 

 

 

Warm weather or frequent

Set the temperature control one step colder.

 

 

 

door openings.

See About the controls.

 

 

 

Door left open.

Check to see if package is holding door open.

 

 

 

Energy Smart™ feature is

See About Energy Smart™ Models.

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altering refrigerator performance

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