Today'srefrigeratorsusefoaminsulationandaremoreenergyefficientthanrefrigeratorsofthepast.However,foaminsulationis
not as sound absorbent as former insulated models. As a result, certain sounds maybe unfamiliar. In time, these sounds will
becomefamiliar. Please refer to this information before calling service.
Clicking
Air rushing or whirring
Freezercontrol (A)clicks when
starting or stopping compressor.
Defrosttimer or electric damper
control (some models) (B)
sounds like an electric clock
and makes an occasional click
or snap.
Condenser fan (D) makes this
noise while operating,
>- Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Normal operation
> Freezer fan (C) makes this
noise while operating.
> Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop
as the freezer door is opened.
Gurgling or boiling > Evaporator(E) and heat
sound exchanger(F) refrigerantmake
this noise when flowing.
Thumping > Icecubes from ice maker drop > Normaloperation
into ice bucket(G).
Dispenserice chute (H) closing. > Normal operation
Vibrating noise > Compressor (I) makes a > Normal operation
pulsatingsound while running.
> Refrigerator is not level. > See leveling instructions in Installing YourRefrigerator.
Buzzing > Icemaker watervalve (J) > Normal operation
hookup buzzes when ice maker
fills with water.
Humming > Ice maker (K) is in the 'on'
positionwithout water
connection.
> Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to 'off' position. See
Automatic Ice Maker section in your
Useand CareGuide for details.
> Ice auger (L)hums as auger > Normal operation
agitates ice during dispensing.
> > Normal operationCompressor (I) can make a
high pitched hum while
operating.
Solenoid valve (M) operating
ice chute door. > Normal operation
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