• You may hear cracking or popping sounds
when the refrigerator is first plugged in.
This happens as the refrigerator cools to
the correct temperature.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed to
provide optimal cooling and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or
chirping sound when attempting to restart (this
could take up to 5 minutes).
• The electronic control board may cause
a clicking sound when relays activate to
control refrigerator components.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils
during and after defrost can cause a cracking
or popping sound.
• 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.
• 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.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound
due to pressure equalization.
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Normal
operating
sounds
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more
features and use newer technology.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
• The new high efficiency compressor may run
faster and longer than your old refrigerator
and you may hear a high-pitched hum or
pulsating sound while it is operating.
• Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an
extended period, especially when the doors
are opened frequently. This means that the
Frost Guard
™
feature is working to prevent
freezer burn and improve food preservation.
• You may hear a whooshing sound when the
doors close. This is due to pressure equalizing
within the refrigerator.
• You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds. This happens when the refrigerator
is first plugged in, when the doors are opened
frequently or when a large amount of food is
added to the refrigerator or
freezer compartments. The fans are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
• If either 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.
• You may hear the fans running after selecting
one of the
CustomCool
™
settings.
For additional information on normal
icemaker and dispenser operating
sounds, see the Automatic Icemaker
and Ice and Water Dispenser
sections.
The Problem Solver
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
WATER SOUNDS
