UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your otd one did not make. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard
surfaces, tike the floor, wails and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds you may hear and what may be causing them.
Cllcking:
The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) witl also click when cycling on and off.
Rattllng:
Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
Whooshing:
*Evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
*Air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
*Ice compartment fan in the freezer on the left side of the refrigerator when the doors are open.
Gurgllng:
As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound caused by the refrigerant flowing through the cooling system.
Popping:
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls.
Sizzllng:
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
Vibrating Noise:
If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound. To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any walt or cabinet.
Dripping:
Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
Pulsating or High-Pitched Saund:
Your refrigerator is designed to run more emcientty to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high emciency compressor may cause your new refrigerator
to run longer than your old one, but is still more energy emcient than previous models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or
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