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Normal operating sounds, gecom
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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Your old refrigerator
and you may hear a high-pitched lmm or pulsating
sound while it is operating,
• You may hear a whooshing so/md when tile doo_ close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the retiJgeratoi;
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• Y)u may hear cracking or popping sounds when tile
reti_igerator is fi_st plugged in. This happens as tile
reiiigerator cools to tile con'ect temperature.
• Tile compressor may (:luse a clicking or chiq/ing sound
when attempting to restart (this couM take
up to 5 ininutes).
• ENlansion and contraction oI cooling coils during and
after defl'ost can cattse a cracking or popping so/md.
• On models with an icemake_; after an icemaking cyde, p)u
may hear tile ice cubes dr()pping into tile ice bucket.
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WHIRl • You *nay hear tile tallSS /i*l*lino
high speeds,
_. _ This happens when tile refrigerator
is._fi_st'. I)lu°ced_ in, when tile doors
are opened frequently or when
a large anlount of filed is added to tile refrigerator or
freezer compartments. Tile rims are helping to
maintain tile correct temperatures.
WATERSOUNDS
• Tile flow at reiiigemnt through tile ti'eezer cooling coils
may make a gmgling noise like boiling wam_:
• Wamr dropping on tile deti'ost heater can Catlse a sizzling,
popping or buzzing SO/llld dtwing tile defrost cycle.
• Awamrdtippingno_semayoccurdufingthedefl'_stcydeas
ice malts ti_)m tile e',npommr and fl(ms into tile drain pan.
• Closing tile door may cause a gurgling sotmd due to
pressure eqt_fli/_ltion.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
PossibleCauses What ToDo
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator in defrost cycle. • Wait ab()ut 30 minutes fi)r defl'ost cwle to end.
operate Temperature control dial • Move the tempel_lture control dial to a tempel_lture
in 0 position, settiu
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Pttsh the plug completely into the el/tier.
The fuse is blown/cireuit • Replace fltse or reset the breakel:
breaker is tripped.
Vibrationorrattling(slight Roller screwsor leveling legs • SeeRollers and Leveling Legs.
vibrationisnormal) need adj usthag.
Fresh food orfreezer Temperature control dial • See Aboutthe temperature control dial
compartment too warm not set cold enough.
_ann weather or frequent • Set the temperature control dial one step ('oldel:
door opelfings. See Aboutthetemperaturecontroldial
Door left ope_. • Check to see if' I/ackage, is holding, door open.
Package bloddng air duct ha • Check to see if' I)ackage, is blocking air duct in fl'eezer
freezer compartment, compamnent. ] 7
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