14
Normal Operating Sounds
This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today’s
refrigerators have new features and are more energy
efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.
These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.
These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and
performing as designed.
1.
Deepfreeze
®
fan
air rushes and whirs.
2.
Sealed system
(evaporator and heat exchanger)
refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling
water.
3.
Condenser fan
air rushes and whirs.
4.
Compressor
has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
5.
Defrost timer
sounds like an electric clock and
snaps in and out of defrost cycle.
6.
Deepfreeze
®
control
clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
7.
Defrost heater
sizzles, hisses or pops.
8.
Ice cubes
from ice maker (some models) drop into
ice bucket.
Water valve
(some models) buzzes when ice maker
fills with water. This occurs whether or not refrigerator
is connected to water supply. If refrigerator is not
connected to water supply, stop sound by raising ice
maker arm to
off
position. (Not shown)
Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
insulation is not as sound absorbent as
previously used fiberglass insulation. (Not shown)
