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NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS
UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY
HEAR
Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar
sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become
familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating
asdesigned.Hardsurfaces,suchasvinylorwoodoors,walls,
and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. Listed
below are descriptions of some of the most common sounds
you may hear, and what is causing them.
A. Evaporator
Theowofrefrigerantthroughtheevaporatormay
create a boiling or gurgling sound.
B. Evaporator Fan
You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan.
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.
D. Automatic Ice Maker
Ifyourrefrigeratorisequippedwithanautomaticice
maker, you will hear ice cubes falling 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
by the condenser fan.
G. Compressor
Modern, high-efficiency compressors operate much
faster than older models. The compressor may have a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H. Water Valve
Ifyourrefrigeratorisequippedwithanautomaticice
maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as the water
valve opens to fill the ice maker during each cycle.
I. Drain Pan (not removable)
You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
J. Condenser
May create minimal sounds from forced air.
K. Motorized Damper
May produce a light humming during operation.
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NOTE
Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a
sound insulator.
IMPORTANT
During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red glow
in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment.
This is normal during the defrost cycle.
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is turned On at the factory so it can work as
soon as you install your refrigerator. To ensure proper function
of your ice maker, connect a water supply immediately or turn
the Ice maker off by lifting the wire signal arm to the “up” or
OFF position (side mounted) or the ice maker’s On/Off power
switch turned Off-set to the “O” position (rear mounted) .
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