Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators
sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem
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 Hm faster
and hmger
than your old refl'igerator
and you may
hear a high-i)itched
hum
or pulsating
sound
while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes
the reliigeramr
runs for an extended
period,
especially
when the doo_s are opened
ti'equently.
This
means
that the Frost GuardT"feature
is working
to
prevent
ti'eezer burn and improve
tood preservation.
•
54m may hear a whooshing
sound
when the (loo_
close.
This is due to pressure
equalizing
within
the reii_igerato_:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
•
You may hear cracking
or poi)ping
sounds
when
the
refl'igerator
is first i)lugged
in. This hal)pens
as the
refl'igerator
cools to the correct
temperature.
•
Electronic
dampers
click open
and
closed
to provide
optimal
cooling
and energy
savings.
•
The
compressor
may cause
a clicking
or chiq)ing
sound
when
attempting
to restart
(this could
take
up to 5 minutes).
•
The
electronic
control
board
may cause a clicking
sound
when
relays activate
to control
reti'igerator
COII/l)OIleIltS,
•
Expansion
and contraction
of cooling
coils during
and after deti'ost
can cause
a cracking
or i)oi)ping
SOtlnd.
•
On models
with an icemake_;
after an icemaking
cycle, yotl Ill}IV hear the ice ctlbes dropping
into
the ice bucket.
•
You may hear
the rims spinning
at high
speeds.
This hal)pens
when
the refrigerator
is first plugged
in, when
the doors
are opened
ti'equently
or when
a large
amount
of fl)od
is added
to the refl'igerator
or ti'eezer
comi_artments.
The tans are helping
to
maintain
the correct
temperatures.
•
If either
door is open
for over 3 minutes,
you may
hear
the rims come
on in order
to cool the light
bulbs.
•
Tile rims change
speeds
in order
to provide
optimal
cooling
and
energy
savings.
•
You may hear
the rims running
after selecting
one
of
the CustomCool_%ettings.
WATERSOUNDS
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•
Tile flow of refl'igerant
through
the fl'eezer
cooling
coils may make
a gurgling
noise like boiling
water.
•
_4'ater dropping
on the defl'ost
heater
can cause
a
sizzling,
I)opping
or buzzing
SOtlild during
the
defl'ost
cycle.
•
A water
dripping
noise may occur
during
the defl'ost
cvcle as ice melts
fl'om
the ewq)orator
and flows into
the drain
pan.
•
Closing
the door mav Catlse a gurgling
sotlnd
due to
pressure
equalization.
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