•You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the appliance is first plugged in.
This happens as the appliance cools to
the correct temperature.
•The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control appliance components.
•Expansion and contraction of cooling
coils during and after defrost can cause
cracking or popping sounds.
•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 water 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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Normal

operating

sounds

Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more
features and use newer technology.
HUMMM...WHOOSH...CLICKS, POPS,CRACKS and CHIRPSWATER SOUNDS

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

•The new high efficiency compressor
may run faster and longer than your
old appliance and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
•Sometimes the appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when the
doors are opened frequently.
•You may hear a whooshing sound when
the doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
•The interior fan runs continuously
except when the door is opened.
•You may hear the fans spinning at
high speeds. This happens when the
appliance is first plugged in, when the
door is opened frequently or when a
large amount of food is added to the
appliance. The fans help maintain
desired temperatures.
•If the door is open for over 3 minutes,
you may hear the fans come on in order
to cool the light bulbs.
•The fans change speeds in order to
provide optimal cooling and energy
savings.

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