Today's refrigerators use foam insulation and are more energy efficient than refrigerators of the past. However, foam insulation is
not as sound absorbent as former insulated models. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.In time, these sounds will
become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service.
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Clicking
> Freezer control (A) clicks when
> Normal operation
starting or stopping compressor.
:_ Defrost timer (B) sounds like an
:_ Normal operation
electric clock and snaps in and
out of defrost cycle.
Air rushing or whirring
> Freezer fan (C) and condenser
> Normal operation
fan (D) make this noise while
operating.
Gurgling or boiling
:_ Evaporator (E) and heat
:_ Normal operation
sound
exchanger (F) refrigerant makes
this noise when flowing.
Thumping
_ Ice cubes from ice maker (select
_ Normal operation
models) drop into ice bucket (G).
Vibrating noise
:_ Compressor (H) makes a
:_ Normal operation
pulsating sound while running.
Refrigerator is not level.
> See Installing your Refrigerator for details on how to level
your refrigerator.
Buzzing
:_ Ice maker water valve (I)
:_ Normal operation
hookup (select models) buzzes
when ice maker fills with water.
Humming
> Ice maker (J) is in the 'on'
> Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to 'off' position. See
position without water
Automatic lee Maker section in your Use and Care Guide
connection,
for details.
:_ Normal operation
:_ Compressor(H) can make a high-
pitched hum while operating.
Hissing or
> Defrost heater (K) hisses, sizzles
> Normal operation
popping
or pops when operational.
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