Normal operating sounds. | www.Hotpoint.com |
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.
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| WHOOSH... |
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■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster |
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and longer than your old refrigerator and you may | ■ You may hear the fans spinning. The fans help to | |||||
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maintain the correct temperatures. | ||||||
is operating. | ||||||
■ Electronic models only: | ||||||
■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. | ||||||
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This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. | ■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. | |||||
■ Electronic models only: | This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in, | |||||
■ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period, | when the doors are opened frequently or when a large | |||||
amount of food is added to the refrigerator or freezer | ||||||
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This | compartments. | |||||
means that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to prevent | ■ If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear | |||||
freezer burn and improve food preservation. | ||||||
the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs. | ||||||
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| ■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal | |
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| CLICKS, POPS, | WATER SOUNDS | ||||
CRACKS and CHIRPS |
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■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. | |||||
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■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping | ■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause | ||||
sound when attempting to restart (this could take | |||||
a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the | |||||
up to 5 minutes). | |||||
defrost cycle. | |||||
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■ The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound | ■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost | ||||
when relays activate to control refrigerator components. | |||||
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into | |||||
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■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and | the drain pan. | ||||
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. | ■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to | ||||
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■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, | pressure equalization. | ||||
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. |
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| For additional information on normal |
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| icemaker operating sounds, see the |
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| About the automatic icemaker section. |
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