Normal operating conditions.

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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.

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

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

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

„ After dispensing ice, a motor will close the ice chute to keep

maintain the correct temperatures.

warn room air from entering the ice bucket, maintaining ice at a

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

freezing temperature.

The hum of the motor closing the ice chute is normal, shortly after

energy savings.

dispensing ice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

„ The flow of refrigerant through the cooling coils may make a

correct temperature.

„ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after

gurgling noise like boiling water.

„ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,

defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

„ On models with an ice maker, after an ice making cycle, you may

popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

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

hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

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

melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

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

hear the water lines move at initial dispense and after dispenser

button is released.

equalization.

START UP COOLING

It can take up to 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer temperatures to match the display. During that time refrigerator and freezer door openings should be minimized.

TIPS

„Freezer cools first.

„Refrigerator compartment cools last; it may take several hours after the freezer.

„Turning off ice maker makes both fresh food and freezer food cool faster.

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