AUTOMATIC iCE MAKER *
Occasionally you will hear ice
cubes dropping into the ice bin
EVAPORATOR
FAN
You may hear air being
forced
through
the cabinet
by the fan
EVAPORATOR
The flow of refrigerant
through
the
evaporator
may create
a boiling
or gurgling
sound
DEFROST
HEATER
During
defrost
cycles,
water
dripping
onto
the heater may cause
a hissing
or sizzling
sound
After defrosting,
a
popping
sound
may occur
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WATER VALVE *
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When the ice maker
files wilh
water, you will hear a buzzing
sound
and water
running
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CONDENSER
FAN
You may hear the condenser
fan cycling
on and off
COLD
CONTROL
& DEFROST
TIMER
These
parts
can produce
a snapping
sound
when turning
the refrigerator
on or off
The timer
also produces
sounds
similar
to an electric
clock
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INSULATION
Rigid foam
insulation
has excellent
insulating
capabilities
It is very
energy
efficient;
however,
it does
have a tendency
to amplify
sound
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COMPRESSOR
Modern, high efficiency compressors
operate much faster than older models
The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound
• On models
equipped
with
an Automatic
Ice Maker
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