Normal operating sounds

The Problem Solver

Stainless Steel Refrigerator

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

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You may hear the fans spinning at high

 

and you may hear a high-pitched hum or

 

speeds. This happens when the refrigerator

 

pulsating sound while it is operating.

 

is first plugged in, when the doors are

•

Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an

 

opened frequently or when a large amount

 

of food is added to the refrigerator or

 

extended period, especially when the doors

 

 

 

freezer compartments. The fans are helping

 

are opened frequently. This means that the

 

 

 

to maintain the correct temperatures.

 

Frost Guard ™ feature is working to prevent

 

 

freezer burn and improve food preservation.

•

If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you

•

You may hear a whooshing sound when the

 

may hear the fans come on in order to cool

 

the light bulbs.

 

doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing

 

 

 

 

 

within the refrigerator.

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The fans change speeds in order to provide

 

 

 

optimal cooling and energy savings.

 

 

•

You may hear the fans running after selecting

 

 

 

one of the CustomCool™ settings.

CLICKS, POPS,

WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and CHIRPS

•You may hear cracking or popping sounds

 

when the refrigerator is first plugged in.

•

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer

 

This happens as the refrigerator cools to

 

 

cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like

 

the correct temperature.

 

 

 

boiling water.

 

 

 

•

Electronic dampers click open and closed to

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Water dropping on the defrost heater can

 

provide optimal cooling and energy savings.

 

 

cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound

 

 

 

•

The compressor may cause a clicking or

 

during the defrost cycle.

 

chirping sound when attempting to restart

•

A water dripping noise may occur during the

 

(this could take up to 5 minutes).

 

 

defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator

 

 

 

•

The electronic control board may cause

 

and flows into the drain pan.

 

a clicking sound when relays activate to

•

Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound

 

control refrigerator components.

 

 

due to pressure equalization.

 

 

 

•

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils

 

 

 

 

 

during and after defrost can cause a cracking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For additional information on normal

 

 

 

 

 

or popping sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

icemaker and dispenser operating

 

 

 

 

 

•

After an icemaking cycle, you may hear the

 

 

 

sounds, see the Automatic Icemaker

 

ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.

 

 

 

and Ice and Water Dispenser sections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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