Normal operating sounds.

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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 and longer

 

than your old refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum

■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens

or pulsating sound while it is operating.

when the refrigerator is first plugged in, when the doors are

 

 

 

 

 

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

opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to

due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The fans are helping

 

 

 

 

 

to maintain the correct temperatures.

 

 

 

 

 

■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and

 

 

 

 

 

energy savings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLICKS, POPS,

WATER SOUNDS

 

CRACKS and SNAPS

 

■You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the

correct temperature.

■

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may

 

make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

■ The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the

 

■

Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,

compressor.

 

popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

■ Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle.

 

■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice

■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after

 

melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

 

■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure

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

 

equalization.

hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

 

 

 

 

 

■ On models with a dispenser, during water dispense, you may

 

 

 

 

 

For additional information on normal

 

hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after dispenser

 

 

icemaker operating sounds, see the

 

button is released.

 

 

About the automatic icemaker section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Refrigerator in defrost cycle.

• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

operate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control in 0 (off) position.

• Move the control to a temperature setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refrigerator is unplugged.

• Push the plug completely into the outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown/circuit

• Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

 

 

breaker is tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

Vibration or rattling

 

Leveling legs need adjusting.

• See Level the Refrigerator.

(slight vibration

 

 

 

is normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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