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Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds
are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal.
Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they
describes the kinds of actually are. The following sounds and what may be making them:
Understanding
sounds you
may hear
•The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The
thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also click when
cycling on and off.
•Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,the water line, or items stored on top
of the refrigerator.
•Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired
temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer
than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
•You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.
•As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due the refrigerant flowing in your
refrigerator.
Contraction cause a popping noise to and expansion of the inside walls may a popping
noise.
•Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.
•You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
•You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
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General information
Cleaning
During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in
operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life. When you plan not to operate,
remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each
door OPEN to prevent odour formation.
Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator
temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the
power is off.
Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator. To avoid damaging
the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into the base.
The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just after
installation. Don’t be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which pumps
through the refrigerator to prevent “sweating” on the outer cabinet wall.
It is important that your refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odours. Spilled
food should be wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if
allowed to settle.
Use a luke warm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your
refrigerator. Wipe with a clean damp cloth and then dry.
Regular cleaning is recommended. Wash all compartments with a baking soda solution
or a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.
Please verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug is not overheated, or
power plug is well inserted into the wall outlet socket.
Always remove power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning near to electrical
equipment (lamps, switches, controls, etc.). Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge
or cloth to prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical part and causing
an electric shock. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners,
strong alkaline solutions, flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface. Do not
touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because damp object will stick to
extremely cold surfaces.
Vacation time
Exterior
Power failure
Interior
If you move
After cleaning
Anti condensation
pipe
Warning
Care and maintenance
