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Normal operatingsounds.
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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modem refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
• The new high efticienc) colni)ressor nm) iun faster
and hmger than your old refl'igerator and wm may
hear a high-l)itched hmn or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes the refl'igerator runs tot an extended period,
especially when the doois are opened fl'equentlv: This
means that the
FrostGuarff"
f'eattn'e is working to
prevent fl'eezer burn and improve t0od preservation.
• Y)m may hear a whooshing sotmd when the dom_ close.
This is due to pressure equalizing within the reflJgeratoI;
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or i)oi_ping sotmds when the
refl'igerator is first plugged in. This hai_pens as the
refl'igerator cools to the correct temperatm'e.
• 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
COil/poileilts,
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and afier defl'ost can cause a cracking or i)oi_ping
SOtlnd.
• On models with an icemake_; aiier an icemaking
cycle, you mav hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIR!
• You may hear the rims spinning at high speeds.
This hal)pens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened frequently or when
a large amount of tood is added to the reti'igerator
or freezer compartments. The rims are helping to
maintain the correct temperatures.
• If either door is open tot over 3 minutes, you may
hear the rims come on in order to cool the light
bulbs.
• The rims change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
• You may hear the rims itmning atter selecting one of
the C, MomCoo[%ettings.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gm'gling noise like boiling water,
• _'_ter dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, I)oI)ping or buzzing sound dm'ing the
defrost cvcle.
• A water dripping noise may occm" during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the ewq)orator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door may cause a gurgling sotmd due to
pressure equalization.
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