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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.

Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal

HUMMM...W//IR!

WHOOSH...

•The new high efficiency compressor may run faster

and

longer

than your old

refrigerator

and you

may

• You

may

hear

the

fans

spinning

at

high

speeds.

hear

a high-pitched

hum

or pulsating

sound while

This

happens

when

the refrigerator

is first

plugged

it is

operating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

in, 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

or

freezer

compartments.

The

fans

are

helping

to

especially when

the

doors

are opened

frequently.

This

maintain

the

correct temperatures.

 

 

 

 

means that the Frost Guan/" feature is working to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prevent freezer burn and improve food

preservation.

If either

door

is open

for over

3 minutes,

you

may

• You may hear

a whooshing

sound when the doo_.'sclose.

hear 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,

CRACKS and CHIRPS

•You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

•Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide

optimal cooling and energy savings.

•The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to 5 minutes).

•The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays activate to control refrigerator components.

•Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during

and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

•On models with an icemakm; after an icemaking

cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

WATERSOUNDS

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The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

A w-ater dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization.

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Refrigerator specifications

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