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Normal operating sounds,
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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators
have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
•
The new high efficiency 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.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when the dom.'s close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or popping
sounds when the
refrigerator
is first plugged
in. This happens
as the
refrigerator
cools to the correct temperature.
•
The
compressor
may cause a clicking
or chirping
sound
when
attempting
to restart
(this could
take
up to 5 minutes).
•
Expansion
and contraction
of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
•
On models with an icemakm; after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping
into
the ice bucket.
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•
You may hear the fans spinning
at high speeds.
This happens
when the refrigerator
is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened
frequently
or when
a large amount of food is added
to the refrigerator
or freezer comparmlents.
The fans are helping
to
maintain
the correct temperatures.
WATERSOUNDS
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The flow of refrigerant
through
the freezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling
noise like boiling water.
Water dropping
on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping
or buzzing sound during
the
defrost cycle.
A w-ater dripping
noise may occur during
the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator
and flows into
the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure
equalization.
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