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Normal operatingsounds.
The new high efficiency compressor runs faster and will have a higher pitch hum
or pulsating sound while operating.
These sounds are normal
and are due mostly to highly
efficient operation.
circulating air inside the fl'eezer which keeps the temperatures
throughout.
on the defrost heater causing a sizzling, hissing or popping
sound during the defrost cycle.
The flow of refiigerant through tile fl'eezer cooling coils sounds like boiling
gmgling noise.
{of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction
during defl'ost and refiigeration following defl'ost.
Water dripping as it melts fl'om the evaporator and flows to the drain pan
the defrost cycle.
Icemaker (on somemodels)
The icemaker water valve will buzz when the icemaker fills wkh water, ff the
power switch is in the ! (on) position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked
up to water. Keeping the power switch in the ! (on) position befbre it is hooked
up to water can damage the icemaken To prevent this, set the power switch to the
0 (Off}position. This will stop the buzzing.
The sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as
icemaker refills.
Before youcall for service...
Troubleshooting tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Vibration_ rattlino :
(sligh[ vibration
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Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator in defrost cycle. * Wait about 30 minutes for defi'ost cycle to end.
Freezer control • Move tlae freezer control to a temperature setting.
in 0 (Off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged. • Push the plug completely into the outlet.
The fuse is blown/circuit • Replace fuse or reset the breakm:
breaker is tripped.
Front rollers need adjusting. • See Rollers.