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You may hear clicking, cracking or
popping sounds when the appliance cools
to the correct temperature or immediately
following defrost.
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The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control appliance components.
•
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils
during and after defrost can cause
cracking or popping sounds.
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After an icemaking cycle, you may hear
the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket.
•
The flow of refrigerant through the freezer
cooling coils may make a gurgling noise
like boiling water.
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Water dropping on the defrost heater can
cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound
during the defrost cycle.
•
A water dripping noise may occur during
the defrost cycle as ice melts from the
evaporator and flows into the drain pan.
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Closing the door may cause a gurgling
sound due to pressure equalization.
Normal
operating
sounds
Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more
features and use newer technology.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
WATER SOUNDS
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
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The new high efficiency compressor
may run faster and longer than your
old appliance and you may hear a high-
pitched hum or pulsating sounds while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes the appliance runs for an
extended period, especially when the
doors are opened frequently.
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You may hear a whooshing sound when
the doors close. This is due to pressure
equalizing within the appliance.
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The cabinet fan runs continuously except
when the door is opened.
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You may hear the fans spinning at
high speeds. This happens when the
appliance is first plugged in, when the
door is opened frequently or when a large
amount of food is added to the appliance.
The fans help maintain desired
temperatures.
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If the door is open for over 3 minutes,
you may hear the fans come on in order
to cool the light bulbs.
•
The fans change speeds in order to provide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
The Problem Solver
Bar Refrigerator with Icemaker
For additional information on normal
icemaker and dispenser operating
sounds, see the
Automatic Icemaker
section in the Bar Refrigerator with
Icemaker Owner’s Manual only.
