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UNDERSTANDINGTHE SOUNDSYOUMAY
HEAR
Yournewhigh-efficiencyrefrigeratormaymakeunfamiliar
sounds,Theseareai[normalsoundsandsoonwii[
becomefamiliartoyou.Theyabeindicateyourrefrigerator
isoperatingasdesigned.Hardsurfaces,suchasvinylor
woodfloors,wails,andkitchencabinetsmaymake
soundsmorenoticeable.Listedbelowaredescriptionsof
someofthemostcommonsoundsyoumayhear,and
whatiscausingthem.
butisnotasoundinsulator.
A. Evaporator
The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may
create a boiling or gurgling sound.
B. Evaporator Fan
You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan. Also, you wii[ fee[ warm air
being pushed out the front of the refrigerator from
under the Toe Grille.
C, Defrost Heater
During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost
heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur.
may notice a red glow iothe vents on the back wail of
your freezer compartment. Th!s is normal dur!ng the
defrost cycle.
Do Automatic ice Maker
if your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you wii[ hear ice cubes failing into the ice bin.
E. Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control
These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the refrigerator on and off.
F. Condenser Fan
You may hear air being forced through the condenser
Modern, high-efficiency compressors operate much
faster than older models. The compressor may have a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H.WaterValve N
if your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice _[
maker, you wii[ hear a buzzing sound as the water
valve opens to fii[ the ice maker during each cycle.
L Drain Pan (net removable)
You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
do Condenser
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