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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.
Freezer Control
Clicks when starting or stopping compressor.
Freezer Fan
Air rushes and whirs.
Sealed System
(Evaporator/Heat Exchanger)
Refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like
boiling water.
Defrost Heater
Sizzles, hisses or pops.
Condenser Fan
Air rushes and whirs.
Compressor
Has a high pitched hum or pulsating sound.
Defrost Drain Pan
Defrost water falls into drain pan.
Defrost Timer
Snaps in and out of defrost cycle and
sounds like an electric clock.
Ice Maker
(optional)
Ice cubes drop into ice bucket.
Ice Maker Water Valve Hook-up
(optional)
Buzzes when ice maker fills with water. This
occurs whether or not refrigerator is connected
to household water supply. If refrigerator is not
hooked up to water, stop sound by raising ice
maker shut off "arm" to up position.
Insulation
Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, it is
not as sound absorbent as previously used
fiberglass insulation.
