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...
IWHOOSH...
_!i Tile ne_
high eflicienQ'
compressor
may run fiister and longer
fll_m your old refdgerator
and you ma_ hear a high-pitched
burn or pulsating
sound
Mille
it is operating.
_!i _bu may hear a \d/ooshing
sound
\allen
tile dools
dose.
This is
due to pressul_
equalizii_g
within
tile refi'igemtol:
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS
and SNAPS
_!i _bu m@' hear cracking
or popping
sotmds
\_hen
file
refi_gemtor
is fil_t plugged
ill. This happens
as die refi'igemtor
cools to tile con'ect
temperatm'e.
_!i Tile fi'eezer
control
will click \allen
starting
or stopping
tile
complvssm:
_!i Defl'ost
timer snappii_g
in aim out of the defl'ost
c_cle.
_!i Expansion
and contraction
of cooling
coils during
and after
defl'ost
can c_ltlse a cnlcking
or popping
sound.
_!i Oil models
with an icemakel;
after an icemaking
cycle, _ou
may hear the ice cubes dropping
into the ice bucket.
_!i Oil n/odels
with a dispensel;
dIll_I/g"
_tel"
dispense,
Veil
m@' hear
tile _ater
lines mo_e
at initial dispense
and after
dispenser
button
is released.
WHIR!
_: Y)u may hear file rims spinning at high speeds. This happens
\allen the refi_igerator is fil_t plugged ill, \allen the dool3 are
opened fl'equenfly or when a large mnotmt of tood is added to
the reii'igerator
or fi'eezer compamnents.
Tile tiros are helping
to maintain tile con'ect temperatures.
_!i Tile rims change speeds ill order to pr(Mde optimal cooling
aim enerKy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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_!i The flo_ of l_ffigerant fllrough tile freezer cooling coils m_?
make a gu@ing
noise Hikeboiling wawr
N Wamr dropping
on the deti'ost heater can cause a sizzling,
popping or buzzing sound dtmng the defl'ost c}cle.
N A _lml" dripping noise may occur during the defi'ost cycle as
ice rrlelts t]'orri tile ev_q)orator and flows into tile dnlin pail
_!i Closing tile door mat cruise a gurgling sound due to pl_ssure
equalization.
Before you call 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.
Refrigerator does not
operate
Vibrationor rattling
(slight vibration
is normal)
38
Possible Causes
Refrigerator
in defrost
cycle.
What To Do
• _'_fit about
30 nfinutes
fin dehost
cycle to end.
Control
in 0 (off)position.
• Move the control
to a temperature
setting.
Refrigerator
is unplugged.
• Push the plug completely
into the outlet.
The
fuse is blown/circuit
• Replace
fllse or reset
the breaker.
breaker
is tripped.
Leveling
legs need
adjusting.
• See Level the Refrigerato_