Normal Operating Sounds - KENMORE ELITE 596 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

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Normal Operating Sounds
This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today's
refrigerators have new features and are more energy
efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.
These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.
These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and
performing as designed.
1. Freezer control clicks when starting or stopping
compressor.
2. Freezer fan air rushes and whirs.
3. Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling
water.
Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
Defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and
snaps in and out of defrost cycle.
Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket.
Ice maker water valve hookup buzzes when ice
maker fills with water. This occurs whether or not
refrigerator is connected to water supply. If
refrigerator is not connected to water supply, stop
sound by raising ice maker arm to off position.
Note: Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam insulation
is not as sound absorbent as previously used fiberglass
insulation.
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