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You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
On models with an icemaker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the
ice bucket.
On models with a dispenser, during water dispense,
you may hear the water lines move at initial dispense
and after dispenser button is released.
The flow of refrigerant through the 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.
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.
WATER SOUNDS
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.
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the
refrigerator.
After dispensing ice, a motor will close the ice chute
to keep warn room air from entering the ice bucket,
maintaining ice at a freezing temperature.
The hum of the motor closing the ice chute is normal,
shortly after dispensing ice.
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.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
For additional information on
normal icemaker and dispenser
operating sounds, see the
Automatic Icemaker
and
Internal
Water Dispenser
sections.
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