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9

Refrigerator Operation

Normal Operating Sounds

Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older 
model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient and is quieter 
overall. Because new refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older refrigerators, but were masked by 
higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal. Please note that the surfaces adjacent to a refrigerator, such as hard walls, 
floors and cabinets may make these sounds seem even louder. The following are some of the normal sounds that may be noticed in a 
new refrigerator.

Sound

Possible Cause

Solution

Clicking

Motorized device 

(A)

 sounds like an 

electric clock and snaps in and out.

Normal operation

Air rushing or 
whirring

Freezer fan 

(B)

 and condenser fan 

(C)

 make this noise while operating.

Normal operation

Gurgling or 
boiling sound

Evaporator 

(D)

 and heat exchanger 

(E)

 refrigerant makes this noise 

when flowing.

Normal operation

Thumping

Ice cubes from ice maker drop into 
ice bucket 

(F)

.

Normal operation

Vibrating noise

Compressor 

(G)

 makes a pulsating 

sound while running.

Normal operation

Refrigerator is not level.

See installation instruc-
tions for details on how to 
level your refrigerator

Buzzing

Ice maker water valve 

(H)

 hookup 

buzzes when ice maker fills with 
water.

Normal operation

Humming

Ice maker 

(I)

 is in the on position 

without water connection.

Stop sound by raising the 
ice maker arm to the off 
position (see page 6).

Compressor 

(G)

 can make a high-

pitched hum while operating.

Normal operation

Hissing or 
popping

Defrost heater 

(K)

 hisses, sizzles or 

pops when operational.

Normal operation

K

E

A

F

F

H

D

I

C

B

G

Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room. Avoid 

 

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areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ducts, registers or 
other heat producing appliances. If this is not possible, isolate 
the exterior by using a section of cabinet or an added a layer 
of insulation.

Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. Overcrowding 

 

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reduces air circulation around food and causes the refrigerator 
to run longer.

Avoid adding too much warm food to the refrigerator at one 

 

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time. Doing so overloads the compartments and slows the rate 
of cooling. 

Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper or paper towels as shelf 

 

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liners. Doing so decreases air flow and causes the refrigerator 
to run less efficiently.

A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently.

 

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Clean the door gaskets every three months according to the 

 

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cleaning instructions. Doing so will assure that the door seals 
properly and the refrigerator runs efficiently.

Take time to organize items in the refrigerator to reduce the 

 

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time that the door is open.

Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling the refrig-

 

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erator as instructed in the installation instructions.

Clean the condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning instruc-

 

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tions every three months. Doing so will increase energy 
efficiency and cooling performance.

Energy Saving Tips

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Страница 1: ...tents Refrigerator Safety 1 Important Information 2 Before Use 2 Refrigerator Operation 2 10 Care and Cleaning 10 12 Before You Call for Service 13 14 Warranty and Service 15 Notes 16 Francis 17 36 Wa...

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Страница 3: ...ead and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbo...

Страница 4: ...ide of your refrigerator before using it See the cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section Important information to know about glass shelves and covers Do not clean glass shelves or cover...

Страница 5: ...oximately one hour after activation Initial Temperature Settings Temperatures are preset at 38 F 3 C in the fresh food compartment and 0 F 18 C in the freezer compartment The display will show the ave...

Страница 6: ...T light will illuminate when 90 percent of the volume of water for which the filter is rated has passed through the filter or 11 months have elapsed since the filter has been installed The red CHANGE...

Страница 7: ...erator Place the drawer onto the rails and slide the drawer back until it falls into place To remove the divider Pull the drawer completely out and raise the front of the divider to unhook it from the...

Страница 8: ...ed in the installation instructions Proper water flow and a level refrig erator are essential for optimal ice maker performance Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown qua...

Страница 9: ...y be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts Initial Installation The water filter is located in the upper right hand corner of the fresh food compartment Remove the blue bypass c...

Страница 10: ...25 mg L 10 0 208 mg L 0 0005 mg L 0 0005 mg L 99 76 99 74 0 075 mg L Lindane 0 0002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 0 002 mg L 0 000 mg L 0 0001 mg L 98 72 96 50 0 0002 mg L Toxaphene 0 003 mg L 0 015 10 0 015 mg...

Страница 11: ...operation Humming Ice maker I is in the on position without water connection Stop sound by raising the ice maker arm to the off position see page 6 Compressor G can make a high pitched hum while opera...

Страница 12: ...hingdacor com IMPORTANT Do not allow the stainless steel cleaner and polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces dispenser covers or door gaskets If unintentional contac...

Страница 13: ...bsence For short vacations absences three months or less Remove all perishables 1 If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator during your 2 absence remove all frozen items also Shut off the wate...

Страница 14: ...ter run water through the dispenser 5 continuously for at least two minutes or until water runs steady Initially you may notice a one to two minute delay in water dispersal as the internal tank fills...

Страница 15: ...fans The unit may run even longer if the room is warm a large food load is added doors are opened often or if the doors have been left open Before You Call for Service Electrical Shock Hazard Plug int...

Страница 16: ...ater A water filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals Water filter installed on the refrigerator Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additi...

Страница 17: ...he ice maker will be considered part of the refrigerator for warranty purposes limited Warranty AquaClean Water Filter 30 days From the original retail purchase date any part of the water filter cartr...

Страница 18: ...16 Notes...

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