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Normal operatingsounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modem refrigerators ha ve
more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
• The new high efficiency conq)ressor
may Iun faster
and hmger than your old refi'igerator and you may
hear a high-i)itched hum or pulsating sound while
it is operating.
• Sometimes the reti-igerator runs t0r an extended period,
especially when the dooi5 are opened ti'equently. This
means
that the Frost GuardT"feature
is working to
prevent fl'eezer burn and iinl)rove t0od i)reservation.
• _:,tI may hear a who(>shing sound when the (looi_ close.
This is due t(> pressm'e equalizing within the reli-igeratoL
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
• You may hear cracking or poi)ping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This hal)pens as the
reflJgerator cools to
the
correct teull)ei'attu'e.
• Electronic dampers click open and closed t(> pr(wide
optimal cooling and energy savings.
• The compressor may cause a clicking or chiq_ing
sound when attempting t(> restart (this could take
up t(> 5 u]iI]utes).
• The electronic control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate t(> cm{trol refrigerator
coInl)oIleIltS.
• Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
aDer defrost can catlse a cracking or i)oi)ping
sotuld.
• On models with an icemakei; after an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into
the ice bucket.
WHIRl
• You mav hear the rims splinting at high speeds.
This hal)pens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened fl'equently or when
a laige aulotu]t of food is added to the refi'igerator
or freezer compartments. The rims are helping to
u]aintain the correct temperatures.
• If either door is open fi>r over 3 uiinutes, you uiay
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.
WATERSOUNDS
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• The flow of refl'igerant through the fl'eezer cooling
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water,
• Water dropping
(m the
defl'ost heater can cause a
sizzling, I)oI)ping or buzzing sound during the
defi'(>st cycle.
• A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts fi'om the ewq)orator and flows into
the drain pan.
• Closing the door may catlse a gurgling sotu]d due to
pressure equalization.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Refrigerator does not Refrigerator ha defrost cycle. • Writ ab()//t 30 minutes fl)r deft'()st cycle to end.
operate Freezer control • Move the ti'eezer control to a lower ten)l)erature setting.
ha 0 (off) position.
Refrigerator is unplugged, • Push the l)lug c(>ml)letely into the outlet.
The fuse is blob.s/circuit • Replace fl/se or reset the breaker.
breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator or freezer Temperature control not set • See
About the
controls.
compartment too warm cold enough.
Warm weather or frequent " Set the temj_erature control (me step coldel;
door opelfings. See About the controls.
Door left open. • Check to see if package is holding door open.
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