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introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds
normally indicate your refrigerator is operating
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kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.
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During the automatic defrost cycle, you may
notice a red glow in the vents on the back
wall of your freezer compartment. This is
normal during the defrost cycle.
Following is a list of major components in your
refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:
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Refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
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You may hear air being
forced through the refrigerator by the
evaporator fan.
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During defrost cycles,
water dripping onto the defrost heater
may cause a hissing or sizzling sound.
After defrosting, a popping sound may
occur.
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When ice has
been produced, you will hear ice cubes
falling into the ice bin.
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These parts
can produce a snapping or clicking sound
when turning the cooling system on and off.
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forced through the condenser.
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compressors run much faster than in the
past. The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
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you will hear a buzzing sound as the water
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each cycle.
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(not removable) You may hear
water dripping into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
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May create minimal sounds
from forced air.
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