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Normaloperatingsounds.
Newer refrigeratorssounddifferentfromolderrefrigerators.
Modernrefrigeratorshavemorefeaturesandusenewer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These soundsare normal
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• The new high efficiency compressor may rim faster
and longer than yottr old refi'igerator and you may
hear a high-pitched hrun or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended perkxl,
especiaUywhen the doors are opened frequent: This
memxs that the F-ra_ GuardTM feature is working Io
prment freezer burn and improve food pre*ervation.
• Ynu may hem- awh(×_shing solmd wizen the d(×)rs close.
This is due to pre_,_ureequalizing within the refrigeratoc
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popphlg sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
• The electronic control board nmy carrse a clicking
sound wilen relays aeth,ate to control refrigerator
components.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
• On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
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• YOUmay hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened frequendy or when
a large amount of food Lsadded to the refrigerator
or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
• If either dour is open for over 3 minutes, you may
hear the fans come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
• The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
• You may hear file fans running after selecting one of
the C_mCool%etdngs.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling
coils may make a gaxrgling noise like boilhlg _ter.
• Water dropping on tile defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the
defrost cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle ms ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan,
• Closing the door may cause a gurglhlg sound due to
pressure equalization.
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