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

■ 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

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

a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator

This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.

or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to

 

 

 

 

 

maintain the correct temperatures.

CLICKS, POPS,

WATER SOUNDS

CRACKS and CHIRPS

■You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the

refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the

■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling

refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.

 

coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping

■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a

sound when attempting to restart (this could take

 

sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the

up to 5 minutes).

 

defrost cycle.

■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during

■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost

and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping

 

cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into

sound.

 

the drain pan.

■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking

■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to

cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into

 

pressure equalization.

the ice bucket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For additional information on normal

 

 

 

 

icemaker operating sounds, see the

 

 

 

 

About the automatic icemaker section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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15, 17, 16, 18 specifications

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