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
I]ew high
efticienc)
colni)ressor
ma)
iun
faster
and hmger
than your old refl'igerator
and wm may
hear a high-pitched
hmn
or pulsating
sound
while
it is operating.
•
Sometimes
the reflJgerator
rtms tot an extended
period,
especially
when the doo_s are opened
ti'equently:
This
means
that the Frost Guarff" feature
is working
to
prevent
fl'eezer burn and improve
t0od preservation.
•
Y)m may hear a whooshing
somad when the doo_s close.
This is due to pressure
equalizing
within
the reli_igerato_:
CLICKS,
POPS,
CRACKS
and CHIRPS
•
You may hear
cracking
or poi}i}ing
sotmds
when
the
reli'igerator
is first plugged
in. This hai_pens
as the
reti'igerator
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
reii'igerator
COil]
l) OIleIltS.
•
Expansion
and contraction
of cooling
coils dm'ing
and after defl'ost
can cause
a cracking
or i_oi_ping
SOtlnd.
•
On models
with an icemake_;
aiter an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes
dropping
into
the ice bucket.
WHIRl
•
You
may
hear
the
rims
spimdng
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 food
is added
to the
refrigerator
or freezer
compartments.
The
tans
are helping
to
maintain
the
correct
temperatures.
•
If either
door
is open
fi)r 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
tans
_tmning
atier
selecting
one
of
the
CustomCoo[%ettings.
WATERSOUNDS
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•
The flow of refl'igerant
through
the freezer
cooling
coils may make
a gurgling
noise like boiling
water.
•
_hter
dropping
on the defrost
heater
can cause a
sizzling,
i)oi)ping
or buzzing
sound
dm'ing
the
deti'ost
cvcle.
•
A water
dripping
noise may occur
dm'ing
the deti'ost
cycle as ice melts
from
the evaporator
and flows into
the drain
pan.
•
Closing
the door may cause a gurgling
sotmd
due to
pressure
equalization.
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