Maytag ARB2557CC Trouble shooting, Topic, Possible Cause, Solution, H D K, Clicking, sound

Trouble shooting

Today’s refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excellent insu- lating capabilities, however, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar. In time, these sounds will become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service.

TOPIC	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Clicking	➢ Freezer control (A) clicks when	➢ Normal operation
	starting or stopping compressor.
	➢ Defrost timer (B) sounds like an	➢ Normal operation
	electric clock and snaps in and
	out of defrost cycle.
Air rushing or whirring	➢ Freezer fan (C) and condenser	➢ Normal operation
	fan (D) make this noise while
	operating.
Gurgling or boiling	➢ Evaporator (E) and heat	➢ Normal operation
sound	exchanger (F) refrigerant makes
	this noise when flowing.
Thumping	➢ Ice cubes from ice maker (select	➢ Normal operation
	models) drop into ice bucket (G).
Vibrating noise	➢ Compressor (H) makes a	➢ Normal operation
	pulsating sound while running.
	➢ Refrigerator is not level.	➢ See Installation Instructions for details on how to level your
		refrigerator.
Buzzing	➢ Ice maker water valve (I)	➢ Normal operation
	hookup (select models) buzzes
	when ice maker fills with water.
Humming	➢ Ice maker (J) is in the ‘on’ posi-	➢ Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to ‘off’ position. See
	tion without water connection.	Automatic Ice Maker section in your Owner’s Manual for
		details.
	➢ Compressor (H) can make a high-	➢ Normal operation
	pitched hum while operating.
Hissing or	➢ Defrost heater (K) hisses, sizzles	➢ Normal operation
popping	or pops when operational.		B

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