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The new high eciency
compressor may run
faster and longer than
your old refrigerator and
you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound
while it is operating.
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You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
Normal operating sounds.
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Newer refrigerators sound dierent from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features
and use newer technology.
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You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is
rst plugged in, when the doors are
opened frequently or when
a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator or
freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain
the correct temperatures.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
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You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is rst plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator
cools to the correct temperature.
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The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when
attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
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Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after
defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
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On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you
may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
WATER SOUNDS
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The ow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
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Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.
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A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice
melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
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Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure
equalization.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
For additional information on normal
icemaker operating sounds, see the
About the automatic icemaker section.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
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