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Understanding the sounds you
may hear
Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may
introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds
normally indicate your refrigerator is operating
correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and
kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.
The following is a list of major components
in your refrigerator and the sounds they can
cause:
A
Evaporator
Refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
B
Evaporator fan
You may hear air being
forced through the refrigerator by the
evaporator fan.
C
Defrost heater
During defrost cycles,
water dripping onto the defrost heater
may cause a hissing or sizzling sound.
After defrosting, a popping sound may
occur.
D
Automatic ice maker
When ice has
been produced, you will hear ice cubes
falling into the ice bin. Ice maker fan,
water valve activation, and refrigerant gas
fluid may create sounds from its operation.
E
Electronic control & automatic
defrost control
These parts can produce
a snapping or clicking sound when turning
the cooling system on and off.
F
Condenser fan
You may hear air being
forced through the condenser.
G
Compressor
Modern, high-efficiency
compressors run much faster than older
models. The compressor may have a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H
Water valve
Makes a buzzing sound each
time it opens to fill the ice maker.
I
Drain pan
(not removable) You may hear
water dripping into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
J
Condenser
May create minimal sounds
from forced air.
M
Motorized damper
May produce a light
humming during operation.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
NOTE
Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is
not a sound insulator.
NOTE
During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow
in the back wall vents of your freezer
compartment is normal.
